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1. **Determine the couple's combined adjusted gross income (AGI):**
   - Adjusted gross income of spouse 1: $73,000
   - Adjusted gross income of spouse 2: $68,000
   
   \[
   \text{Combined AGI} = 73,000 + 68,000 = 141,000
   \]

2. **Calculate 7.5% of the combined AGI:**
   \[
   7.5\% \text{ of AGI} = 0.075 \times 141,000 = 10,575
   \]

3. **Compare the couple's combined medical expenses with 7.5% of their AGI:**
   - Medical expenses for spouse 1: $10,100
   - Medical expenses for spouse 2: None
   
   \[
   \text{Total medical expenses} = 10,100
   \]

   Since $10,100$ is **less than** $10,575$, their medical expenses do **not** exceed 7.5% of their AGI.

4. **Conclusion:**
   - The correct answer is **B**: The couple's combined medical expenses do not exceed 7.5% of the couple's adjusted gross income. Therefore, the couple **cannot** claim a deduction for medical expenses.

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### Follow-up Questions
1. What would happen if only one spouse had medical expenses exceeding the 7.5% threshold individually?
2. How is the deduction calculated if medical expenses exceed the 7.5% threshold?
3. Can standard deductions affect the ability to claim medical expenses?
4. How do itemized deductions compare to the standard deduction in this scenario?
5. What are some other expenses that can be deducted if medical expenses do not exceed the threshold?

**Tip:** Always check if medical expenses for each spouse need to be considered separately if they file individually.

Suppose a married couple have the following individual adjusted gross incomes, total combined deductions, and medical expenses: Adjusted gross income of spouse 1: $73,000, Adjusted gross income of spouse 2: $68,000, Combined deductions without medical expenses: $29,000, Medical expenses for spouse 1: $10,100, Medical expenses for spouse 2: none. Medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of adjusted gross income can be claimed as a deduction. Assuming the adjusted gross income for the couple is the sum of their individual adjusted gross incomes, calculate 7.5% of the couple's adjusted gross income. Do their combined medical expenses exceed this amount? If so, by how much? If the couple file jointly, can they claim a deduction for medical expenses?

Calculate the medical expense deduction eligibility for a married couple with a combined adjusted gross income (AGI) of $141,000 and medical expenses of $10,100. Learn how to determine if their expenses exceed 7.5% of their AGI and if they qualify for a deduction.

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