Marty is a sales consultant. Marty incurs the following expenses related to the entertainment of his clients

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Marty is a sales consultant. Marty incurs the following expenses related to the entertainment of his clients in 2013:

Dues to a country club.................................................................................$4,500

(The country club was used for business 25 days of the total 75 days that it was used.)

Business meals at the country club......................................................................850

Dues to a tennis club.............................................................................................1,000

(The club was used 75 percent for directly related business.)

Tennis fees (personal use)................................................................................260

Business meals at various restaurants................................................................2,250

a. How much is Marty's deduction for entertainment expenses for 2013?$_____________

b. For each item listed above that you believe is not allowed as a deduction, explain the reason it is not allowed.


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Income Tax Fundamentals 2014

ISBN: 9781285424545

32nd Edition

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

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