Matt,a calendar year taxpayer,pays $11,000 in medical expenses in 2014.He expects $5,000 of these expenses to be reimbursed by an insurance company in 2015.In determining his medical expense deduction for 2014,Matt must reduce his 2014 medical expenses by the amount of the reimbursement he expects in 2015.
For all of the current year,Randy (a calendar year taxpayer)allowed the Salvation Army to use a building he owns rent-free.The building normally rents for $24,000 a year.Randy will be allowed a charitable contribution deduction this year of $24,000.
Helen pays nursing home expenses of $3,000 per month for her mother.The monthly charge covers the following items: $1,400 for medical care,$900 for lodging,and $700 for food.Under what circumstances can Helen include the $3,000 per month payment when computing her medical expense deduction for the year? If Helen is not allowed to include the entire payment,how much can she include?