Joan is a self-employed attorney in New York City. Joan took a trip to San Diego, CA,

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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. 

 $ ________________

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2015

ISBN: 9781305177772

33rd Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven Gill

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