Julie Travels to Mobile to Meet with a Client If Julie Is Self-Employed,what Is the Amount of the Deduction

question 41

Multiple Choice

Julie travels to Mobile to meet with a client.While in Mobile,she spends 4 days meeting with the client and one-day sightseeing.Her husband Harry goes with her and spends all 5 days sightseeing and playing golf.The cost of the trip is as follows:
$$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Airfare } & \$ 540 \text { for each person. } \\\text { Lodging at hotel } & \$ 150 / \text { day (Single Occupancy Rate } = \$ 125 \text { ) } \\\text { Meals } & \$ 75 / \text { day for each person. } \\\text { Incidental expenses } & \$ 20 / \text { day for Julie. } \$ 15 / \text { day for Harry. }\end{array}$$
If Julie is self-employed,what is the amount of the deduction she may claim for the trip?

• A)$ 730
• B)$1,270
• C)$1,370
• D)$1,420
• E)$1,520

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