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.............................................. $ 478 

Hotel charges while on business ......................................................340 

Meals while on business.......................................................... 260 

Car rental while on business (she drove 240 miles)............................... 110 

Hotel charges while on vacation ..........................................................460 

Meals while on vacation.......................................................... 290 

Car rental while on vacation.......................................................... 180 

Total..................................................................................... $2,118


Calculate Joan’s travel expense deduction for the trip, assuming the trip was made in 2018. 

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2019

ISBN: 9781337703062

37th Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Steven Gill

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