Joan is a self-employed attorney in New York City. Joan took a trip to San Diego, CA,
Question:
Joan is a self-employed attorney in New York City. Joan took a trip to San Diego, CA, primarily for business, to consult with a client and take a short vacation. On the trip, Joan incurred the following expenses:
Airfare to and from San Diego..................................................$ 575
Hotel charges while on business...................................................340
Meals while on business............................................................210
Car rental while on business.......................................................120
Hotel charges while on vacation..................................................460
Meals while on vacation...........................................................290
Car rental while on vacation......................................................180
Total..............................................................................$2,175
Calculate Joan's travel expense deduction for the trip, assuming the trip was made in 2012.
$__________
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Income Tax Fundamentals 2013
ISBN: 9781285586618
31st Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven L Gill