Marty is a sales consultant. Marty incurs the following expenses related to the entertainment of his clients
Question:
Marty is a sales consultant. Marty incurs the following expenses related to the entertainment of his clients in 2013:
Dues to a country club.................................................................................$4,500
(The country club was used for business 25 days of the total 75 days that it was used.)
Business meals at the country club......................................................................850
Dues to a tennis club.............................................................................................1,000
(The club was used 75 percent for directly related business.)
Tennis fees (personal use)................................................................................260
Business meals at various restaurants................................................................2,250
a. How much is Marty's deduction for entertainment expenses for 2013?$_____________
b. For each item listed above that you believe is not allowed as a deduction, explain the reason it is not allowed.
Step by Step Answer:
Income Tax Fundamentals 2014
ISBN: 9781285424545
32nd Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven Gill