Phillip, age 66, developed hip problems and was unable to climb the stairs to reach his second-floor bedroom. His physician advised him to add a first-floor bedroom to his home. The cost of constructing the room was $32,000 . The increase in the value of the residence as a result of the room addition was determined to be $17,000 . In addition, Phillip paid the contractor $5,500 to construct an
entrance ramp to his home and $8,500 to widen the hallways to accommodate his wheelchair. Phillip's AGI for 2017 was $75,000 . How much of these expenditures can Phillip deduct as a medical expense in 2017?
a. $14,000
b. $15,000
c. $21,500
d. $29,000
e. None of the above
c
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