Smith paid the following unreimbursed medical expenses: Dentist and eye doctor fees | $ 5,000 | Contact lenses | 500 | Facial cosmetic surgery to improve Smith's personal appearance (surgery is unrelated to personal injury or congenital deformity) | 10,000 | Premium on disability insurance policy to pay him if he is injured and unable to work | 2,000 |
What is the total amount of Smith's tax-deductible medical expenses before the adjusted gross income limitation?
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a. | $5,500 | |
b. | $15,500 | |
c. | $7,500 | |
d. | $17,500 |
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