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

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Marty is a sales consultant. Marty incurs the following expenses related to the entertainment of his clients in 2016:

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 ............................. 1,200

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 ....................... 1,844

a. How much is Marty's deduction for entertainment expenses for 2016?

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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Income Tax Fundamentals 2017

ISBN: 9781305872738

35th Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Steven Gill, Martha Altus Buller

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