Rod Uses His Automobile for Both Business and Personal Use

question 9

Essay

Rod uses his automobile for both business and personal use and claims the automatic mileage rate for all purposes.During 2017, his mileage was as follows: $$\begin{array} { l r } & \text { Miles Driven } \\\text { Personal } & 4,000 \\\text { Business } & 8,000 \\\text { Qualifying moving expense } & 3,500 \\\text { Medical } & 1,800 \\\text { Charitable } & 1,500 \\\text { Qualifying education (MBA program) } & 800\end{array}$$ ​
How much can Rod claim for mileage?

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Firm's Products

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Doing Business

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Peoria

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