Marty is a sales consultant. Marty incurs the following expenses related to the entertainment of his clients in 2014: 

Dues to a country club………………………………..           $4,500

(The country club was used for business

25 days of the total 75 days that it was used.)

Business meals at the country club……………………       850

Dues to a tennis club………………………………….            1,000

(The club was used 75 percent for directly 

related business.) 

Tennis fees (personal use)…………………………….           260

Business meals at various restaurants 2,250

a. How much is Marty’s deduction for entertainment expenses for 2014?

$ ____________

b. For each item listed above that you believe is not allowed as a deduction, explain the reason it is not allowed.

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