Van pays the following medical expenses this year:

a. $1500 for doctor bills for van's son who is claimed as a dependant by Van's former spouse.

b. $300 for Van's eyeglasses

c. $900 for Van's dental work

d. $3800 for Van's face lift. Van, a newscaster, is worried about the wrinkles around his eyes.

Required:

1. How much can Van include on his return as qualified medical expenses before limitation?

The amount Van can include on his return as qualified medical expenses before limitation is $2,700

Explanation:

The amount of medical expenses that Van can include on his return as qualified medical expenses before limitation are the following:

a. $1,500 for doctor bills for van's son who is claimed as a dependant by Van's former spouse.

b. $300 for Van's eyeglasses

c. $900 for Van's dental work

Therefore, amount Van can include on his return as qualified medical expenses before limitation=$1.500+$300+$900

amount Van can include on his return as qualified medical expenses before limitation=$2,700