Amelie is self-employed and uses her personal automobile in connection with her business. During 2019, Amelie drove

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Amelie is self-employed and uses her personal automobile in connection with her business. During 2019, Amelie drove her car a total of 28,000 miles. Her business log shows that she drove 22,400 miles for business purposes. During 2019, Amelie incurred t he following actual expenses based on 100% use, that is, 28,000 total miles:

Gas and oil

$7,800

Repairs and maintance

1,200

Depreciation

4,800

Insurance

1,440

Lisenses and fees

300


$16,540


a. Compute Amelie's deduction if she uses the actual cost method.

b. Compute Amelie's deduction if she uses the standard mileage method.

c. Assume Amelie used the standard mileage method in 2019. In addition to the auto-mobile expenses, she made several business trips and incurred the following travel expenses while away from home overnight:

Airfare

$4,600

Hotel

1,860

Meals

720

Taxi fees and tips

280


$7,460


None of the above expenses were personal in nature. What are Amelie's deductions in 2019 after all limitations?

d. Would Amelie's deduction in 2019 be for AGI or from AGI?

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Federal Taxation 2020 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9780135196274

33rd Edition

Authors: Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson, David S. Hulse

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