ences Indicate the amount (if any) that Josh can deduct as an ordinary and necessary business deduction in each of the following situations. (Leave no answers blank. Enter zero if applicable.) c. This year Josh paid $18,700 to employ the mayor's son in the business. Josh would typically pay an employee with these responsibilities about $16,700, but the mayor assured Josh that after his son was hired, some city business would be coming his way. Deductible amount