Gabby Operates a Pizza Delivery Service

question 81

Essay

Gabby operates a pizza delivery service. This year she paid delivery personnel $18,000 in salary. She carefully documented the business use of the auto (11,700 miles this year) and her $7,350 of vehicle expenses (for gas, oil, repairs, and auto lease payments). What amount of these expenses may Gabby deduct as business expenses? Gabby is on the cash method and calendar year.

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