urse Scenarios and Test Questions ry Directions The first two scenarios do not prepare a notes for the scenario carefully and use your answer the questions. require you to prepare a tax retun. Read the interview training and resource materials to Scenario 1: John and Julia Washington ry Interview Notes nSan Diego, where Julia was stationed with the Army for three ent years. She received new orders to move to Colorado Springs. This is a perman change of station (PCS). : They decided to make a Personally Procured Move (PPM) and save money. . John traveled to Colorado Springs in June to find a home to rent. They wanted to find a place with trip airfare, hotel, food, and a rental car a good school district for their two kids. He spent $1,000 on round- On October 5, 2017, John and Julia packed all their belongings and began driving from San Diego to Colorado Springs. On the way, they made a side trip to Yosemite National Park. Their trip took them a total of five days and four nights instead of authorized four days and three nights the . Their move was estimated to cost $3,700, and the Army provided $3,515 in advance. . The Washingtons drove their U-Haul truck a total of 1,512 miles. The shortest, most direct route from San Diego to Colorado Springs is 1,143 miles. The cost for lodging was $112 a night, which is considered a reasonable expense. John and Julia spent $400 on food and $250 on entertainment. They also paid $500 to ship their golden lab, Stella, because she gets car sick. John and Julia are U.S. citizens and have valid Social Security numbers. Military Scenario 1: Test Questions How much can John and Julia claim as qualified lodging expenses? a. $O b. $224 C. $336 d. $448 1. How many miles can John and Julia use to calculate their qualified expense? 2. miles Military Scenarios 115