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 2012.

$__________

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2013

ISBN: 9781285586618

31st Edition

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

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