Deductions and Credits — Enrolled Agent — SEE Part 1 (Individuals) Practice Test

This Enrolled Agent — SEE Part 1 (Individuals) Deductions and Credits practice set has 108 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.

Sample questions

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1. For an individual taxpayer who itemizes, unreimbursed medical and dental expenses are deductible only to the extent they exceed what percentage of adjusted gross income (AGI)?

   • 7.5% of AGI — Correct answer
   • 10% of AGI
   • 2% of AGI
   • 5% of AGI

   Explanation: Under IRC §213(a), the medical expense deduction on Schedule A is limited to the amount of qualified unreimbursed expenses that exceeds 7.5% of AGI. Only the excess above that floor is deductible.

   Handbook: Deductions and Credits — Medical and Dental Expenses (§213)

2. Qualified medical expenses are deductible on Schedule A only to the extent that the total of such expenses exceeds ______.

   • 7.5% of adjusted gross income — Correct answer
   • 2% of adjusted gross income
   • 10% of taxable income
   • the standard deduction amount

   Explanation: IRC §213(a) allows a deduction only for the portion of unreimbursed qualified medical expenses that exceeds 7.5% of AGI. See Pub 502 for the computation on Schedule A.

   Handbook: Deductions and Credits — Medical and Dental Expenses (§213)

3. A taxpayer pays for elective cosmetic surgery to improve her appearance. The procedure does not treat any illness, injury, or deformity. How is the cost treated for the medical expense deduction?

   • It is not a deductible medical expense — Correct answer
   • It is fully deductible as a medical expense
   • It is deductible only to the extent it exceeds 2% of AGI
   • It is deductible as an adjustment to income

   Explanation: Under IRC §213(d)(9), purely cosmetic surgery that does not meaningfully promote the proper function of the body or treat illness or disease is not a deductible medical expense. Pub 502 confirms elective cosmetic procedures are excluded.

   Handbook: Deductions and Credits — Medical and Dental Expenses (§213)