Joan is a self-employed attorney in New York City. Joan took a trip to San Diego, CA,
Question:
Joan is a self-employed attorney in New York City. Joan took a trip to San Diego, CA, primarily for business, to consult with a client and take a short vacation. On the trip, Joan incurred the following expenses:
Airfare to and from San Diego………………………… $ 575
Hotel charges while on business……………………….. 340
Meals while on business……………………………….. 210
Car rental while on business……………………………. 120
Hotel charges while on vacation……………………….. 460
Meals while on vacation……………………………….. 290
Car rental while on vacation…………………………… 180
Total……………………………………………………. $2,175
Calculate Joan’s travel expense deduction for the trip, assuming the trip was made in 2014.
$ ________________
Step by Step Answer:
Income Tax Fundamentals 2015
ISBN: 9781305177772
33rd Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven Gill