Choice "b" is correct. The doctor fees ($5,000) and the contact lenses ($500)
are deductible medical expenses. The surgery is not deductible because elective
cosmetic surgery is not done to improve or maintain health. Premiums on
disabilities policies are not deductible since payments under the policy are
made to replace lost income, not to pay for medical expenses.
Choice "a" is incorrect. The surgery is not deductible because elective
cosmetic surgery is not done to improve or maintain health. Premiums on
disabilities policies are not deductible since payments under the policy are
made to replace lost income, not to pay for medical expenses.
Choice "c" is incorrect. The surgery is not deductible because elective
cosmetic surgery is not done to improve or maintain health.
Choice "d" is incorrect. Premiums on disabilities policies are not deductible
since payments under the policy are made to replace lost income, not to pay for
medical expenses.