Norman, a Self- Employed Lawyer, Traveled to San Francisco for Four

question 1989

Multiple Choice

Norman, a self- employed lawyer, traveled to San Francisco for four days on vacation, and while there spent another two days conducting business. Norman's plane fare for the trip was $500; meals cost $150 per day; hotels cost $300 per day; and a rental car cost $150 per day that was used for all six days. Norman may deduct

• A) $1,200.
• B) $1,217.
• C) $0.
• D) $1,050.

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