Monique is a self-employed manufacturer's representative (i.e., an independent contractor) who solicits business for numerous clients and

Question:

Monique is a self-employed manufacturer's representative (i.e., an independent contractor) who solicits business for numerous clients and receives a commission based on sales. She incurs the following expenditures during the current year:

Airfare and lodging while away from home overnighr

$4,000

Business meals while rraveling at which business is discussed

1,000

Local transportation costs for aucomobile, parking tolls, etc. (business-related)

2,000

Commuring expenses

1,000

Local entertainment of customers

2,000

Total

$10,000




a. Which of the expenditures listed above (if any) are deductible by Monique for 2019?

b. Are each of these items classified as for AGI or from AGI deductions?

c. How would your answers to Parts a and b change if Monique were an employee rather than self-employed and none of the expenses were reimbursed by her employer)

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Federal Taxation 2020 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9780135196274

33rd Edition

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

Question Posted: