1. Martha is a self-employed tax accountant who drives her car to visit clients on a regular basis. She drives her car 4,000 miles for business and 10,000 for commuting and other personal use.

Assuming Martha uses the standard mileage method, how much is her deductible auto expense for the year?

a. The deductible business auto expense is $

b. Where in her tax return should Martha claim this deduction? The expense should be deducted on Martha's A: Schedule C

2. Cooper and Brandy are married and file a joint income tax return with two separate Schedule Cs. Cooper is an independent security specialist who spent $310 on uniforms during the year. His laundry expenses for the uniforms were $62 for this year, plus $47 for altering them. Brandy works as a drill press operator and wears jeans and a work shirt on the job, which cost $250 this year. Her laundry costs were $75 for the work clothes. Brandy is also required by state regulators to wear safety glasses and safety shoes when working, which cost a total of $125.

a. How much is Coopers total deduction on his Schedule C for special clothing and uniforms? $

b. How much is Brandys total deduction on her Schedule C for special clothing and uniforms? $