In 2021, Carlos drives from his home in Los Angeles to Oregon to consult with a client. He works for 1 day and spends 3 days enjoying Oregon since the consultation was right before a 3-day weekend. His expenses were $175 to drive to Oregon and back, $600 for lodging, $50 for food from a convenience store on the day that he worked, and $125 for restaurant food on the other 3 days. How much of his travel expenses are deductible? $800 b.$350 c.$0 d.$200 e.$175
In 2021, Carlos drives from his home in Los Angeles to Oregon to consult with a client. He works for 1 day and spends 3 days enjoying Oregon since the consultation was right before a 3-day weekend. His expenses were $175 to drive to Oregon and back, $600 for lodging, $50 for food from a convenience store on the day that he worked, and $125 for restaurant food on the other 3 days. How much of his travel expenses are deductible? $800 b.$350 c.$0 d.$200 e.$175
Chapter9: Deductions: Employee And Self-employed-related Expenses
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In 2021, Carlos drives from his home in Los Angeles to Oregon to consult with a client. He works for 1 day and spends 3 days enjoying Oregon since the consultation was right before a 3-day weekend. His expenses were $175 to drive to Oregon and back, $600 for lodging, $50 for food from a convenience store on the day that he worked, and $125 for restaurant food on the other 3 days. How much of his travel expenses are deductible?
$800
b.$350
c.$0
d.$200
e.$175
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