Marty is a sales consultant. Marty incurs the following expenses related to entertainment of his clients in
Question:
Marty is a sales consultant. Marty incurs the following expenses related to entertainment of his clients in 2012:
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 2012? $__________
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 2013
ISBN: 9781285586618
31st Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven L Gill