Haley, a Self-Employed Individual, Drove Her Automobile a Total of 20,000

question 34

Multiple Choice

Haley, a self-employed individual, drove her automobile a total of 20,000 business miles in 2017. This represents about 75% of the auto's use. She has receipts as follows: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Parking (business only) } & \$ 500 \\\text { Tolls (business only) } & \$ 200 \\\text { Total repairs } & \$ 1,000\end{array}$$ If Haley uses the standard mileage rate method, how much can she deduct as a business expense?

• A) $12,500
• B) $11,400
• C) $11,200
• D) $11,000

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