Shelley is self-employed in Texas and recently attended a two-day business conference in New Jersey. After Shelley attended the conference, she had dinner with an old friend who lived nearby. Shelley documented her expenditures (described below). What amount can Shelley deduct? Airfare to New Jersey Meals at the conference Meal with an old friend Lodging in New Jersey Rental car $ 2,220 242 132 428 202 Multiple Choice $3,092 $1,982, if Shelley itemizes the deductions $2,971 None of the expenses are deductible because Shelley visited her friend. All of these expenses are deductible but only if Shelley attends a conference in Texas