Robert Entertains Several of His Key Clients on January 1

question 92

Multiple Choice

Robert entertains several of his key clients on January 1 of the current year.Expenses that he paid are as follows: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Cab fare } & \$ 60 \\\text { Cover charge at supper club } & 200 \\\text { Dinner at club } & 800 \\\text { Tips to waiter } & 160\end{array}$$ Presuming proper substantiation, Robert's deduction is:

• A)$610.
• B)$640.
• C)$740.
• D)$1,220.
• E)None of these.

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Amortize

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