Dave Is the Regional Manager for a National Chain of Auto-Parts

question 124

Multiple Choice

Dave is the regional manager for a national chain of auto-parts stores and is based in Salt Lake City. When the company opens new stores in Boise, Dave is given the task of supervising their initial operation. For three months, he works weekdays in Boise and returns home on weekends. He spends $350 returning to Salt Lake City but would have spent $410 had he stayed in Boise for the weekend. As to the weekend trips, how much, if any, qualifies as a deduction?

• A)$0, since the trips are personal and not work related.
• B)$0, since Dave's tax home has changed from Salt Lake City to Boise.
• C)$60
• D)$350
• E)$410

---

Definitions:

Independent Thinking

The ability to form opinions and make decisions based on one's own beliefs, knowledge, and judgment, rather than relying on external guidance or influences.

Mental Processes

The hidden, internal processes of our mind such as thought, emotion, and memory.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an organism, usually in relation to the environment, which can be observed and measured.

Community Psychologist

A professional in psychology who works to understand the relationships of individuals within communities and the wider society to improve quality of life.