Hello KajKaj,

Please help me out with this assignment and questions. On the attached assignment, please show all work for each question so that I have a full understanding, thank you so much!

1. 1) Robert entertains four key clients and their spouses at a nightclub. Substantive business discussion ocurred over dinner and prior to the entertainment beginning.

   Expenses were:

   • $200 limo charge
   • $120 cover charge at nightclub
   • $700 for drinks and dinner
   • $140 tips to servers

   If Robert is self-employed, how much can he deduct for this event?

   A) $1,160

   B) $1,020

   C) $810

   D) $700

   E) $680

2)Mike maintains an office in his home that comprises 8% (200 square feet) of total floor space. Gross income for his business is $43,000, and his residence expenses are as follows:

1. • $2,400 Real Propert Taxes
   • $4,000 Interest on Mortgage
   • $2,200 Home Utility Expenses
   • $450 Depreciation Expense based on the 8% business use.

   Using the regular method, what is Mike's home office deduction?

   a.	$8,600
   b.	$2,260
   c.	$1,720
   d.	$1,138
   e.	$724

3) Which of the following areNOT deductibleas a deduction FROM AGI or a deduction FOR AGI? Select all that apply.

1. a.	Moving expenses of an employee
   b.	Tax return preparation fee paid by an employed plumber
   c.	Dues to an auto club (e.g. AAA) for taxpayer who uses the automatic mileage method
   d.	Nursing refresher course costs for a taxpayer who retired from nursing five years ago
   e.	Gambling losses not in excess of gambling gain by a self-employed architect
   f.	Contributions to a Roth IRA by a self-employed attorney
   g.	Business travel expenses by a statutory employee
   h.	Cost of bar exam non-accredited review course taken by a recent law school graduate

Show all components of your work for partial credit review. Mike (age 40) and Carol (age 39) Brady are married. Carol works as a retail manager and Mike is a selfemployed architect but does not maintain a home office. Their 2016 tax and other information are as follows: Salary - Carol Federal withholding on salary State withholding on salary Interest income on municipal bonds: State of Connecticut Savings account interest Dividends from RGR, Inc. (all are nonqualified) Value of employer provided medical insurance Inheritance from Carol's father's estate Interest paid on personal car loan Interest paid on personal loan Child support paid to Mike's ex-wife Alimony paid to Mike's ex-wife Qualified Out of Pocket Medical Expenses Donations to church Real Estate taxes on primary residence Mortgage interest on primary residence (