Joline Works as a Sales Manager for the Washington Manufacturing

question 23

Multiple Choice

Joline works as a sales manager for the Washington Manufacturing Company.Although the company has an accountable reimbursement plan,as a cost containment measure the company will only reimburse its sales personnel for 80% of their business expenses.During the year,Joline incurred the following business expenses:
$$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Airfare } & \$ 3,000 \\\text { Hotels } & 3,700 \\\text { Meals } & 1,200 \\\text { Entertainment } & 1,000\end{array}$$
If Joline's adjusted gross income is $62,000,what amount can Joline deduct as a miscellaneous itemized deduction?

• A)$ 320
• B)$ 540
• C)$ 890
• D)$1,560
• E)$1,780

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Definitions:

Direct Method

A way of presenting the cash flow statement where major categories of gross cash receipts and cash payments are disclosed.

Cost of Goods Sold

The total cost of all materials, labor, and overhead used to produce goods sold by a business during an accounting period.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods that a company holds for the purpose of selling them to customers, often a significant current asset on the balance sheet.

Accounts Payable

Liabilities of a business that represent money owed to creditors for goods and services purchased on credit.