Problem 3-11 Travel Expenses, Meals And Entertainment, Educational Expenses (LO 3.4, 3.5, 3.6)

Bob is a self-employed lawyer and is required to take a week of continuing legal education every year to maintain his license. This year he paid $1,295 in course fees for his continuing legal education in a different city. He also paid $467 for airfare and a hotel room and paid $250 for meals, all of which were provided by the hotels restaurant. Bob also purchased a $6 bag of snacks from a newsstand while waiting for his plane in the airport because he missed lunch.

What is the total amount he can deduct on his Schedule C related to these expenses? $fill in the blank 1