Meredith Holds Two Jobs and Attends Graduate School on Weekends

question 151

Essay

Meredith holds two jobs and attends graduate school on weekends.The education improves her skills, but does not qualify her for a new trade of business.Before going to the second job, she returns home for dinner.Relevant mileage is as follows: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Home to first job } & 9 \text { miles } \\\text { First job to second job } & 13 \text { miles } \\\text { Home to second job } & 15 \text { miles } \\\text { Home to university } & 7 \text { miles }\end{array}$$ ​
How much of the mileage qualifies for deduction purposes?

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