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How much can Brandon claim for his meals while he is away? What is the Amount claimed for BREAKFAST with full workings? What is the

How much can Brandon claim for his meals while he is away?

What is the Amount claimed for BREAKFAST with full workings?

What is the Amount claimed for LUNCH with full workings?

Brandon is a long distance truck driver and is required to be away from home overnight. When he is required to be away overnight, Brandon's employer pays him an allowance of $70 per day for each of the full days he is away. His income statement shows he has received an allowance of $13,440 for the year. Brandon has not kept receipts for all the meals he has purchased, but has kept some records to enable him to estimate the cost of his meals including:  Credit card statements to show some purchases  Bank statements that show cash withdrawals to make cash purchases  Menus from the places he regularly eats. Brandon usually leaves early in the morning on the first day of the trip (before breakfast) and arrives home late in the evening, so he is required to purchase 3 meals per day every day he is away. Brandon spends the following amounts on meals while he is away: Breakfast $20.00 Lunch $25.00 Dinner $55.00  PART B -PART C - Amount claimed for DINNER with full workings

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