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 ............................................. $ 488
Hotel charges while on business ............................................ 340
Meals while on business .......................................................... 240
Car rental while on business (she drove 240 miles) .............. 90
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 2015.
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Income Tax Fundamentals 2017
ISBN: 9781305872738
35th Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Steven Gill, Martha Altus Buller