Latrell recently used his Delta Skymiles to purchase a free round trip ticket to Italy (value $1,200). The frequent flyer miles used to purchase the ticket were generated from Latrells business travel as a CPA. Latrell's employer paid for his business trips, and he was not taxed on the travel reimbursements.

a) use an available tax research service to determine how much income, if any, Latrell will have to recognize as a result of purchasing an airline ticket with Skymiles earned from business travel.

b) write a memo communicating the results of the research.