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Publication 502 2008 Tax Year

SCHEDULES A&B (Form 1040) Schedule A--Itemized Deductions for 2008

Summary: This is an example of the Medical and Dental Expenses section of Schedule A (Form 1040) 2008. The line items are completed per the text as follows:

Name(s) shown on Form 1040” field contains Bill and Helen Jones
Your social security number” field contains 000-00-0000
1. Medical and dental expenses (see page A-1)” field contains 3,434
2. Enter amount from Form 1040, line 38” field contains 33,004
3. Multiply line 2 by 7.5% (.075)” field contains 2,475
4. Subtract line 3 from line 1. If line 3 is more than line 1, enter 0” field contains 959

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