Shelley Is Employed in Texas and Recently Attended a Two-Day

question 21

Multiple Choice

Shelley is employed in Texas and recently attended a two-day business conference at the request of her employer.Shelley spent the entire time at the conference and documented her expenditures (described below) .What amount can Shelley deduct if she is not reimbursed by her employer? $\begin{array}{l}\begin{array}{lll}\text { Airfare to New Jersey}\\\text { Meals}\\\text { Lodging in New Jersey}\\\text { Rental car}\\\end{array}\begin{array}{lll}\$2,000 \\220 \\450 \\180\end{array}\end{array}$

• A)$2,850
• B)$2,740
• C)$1,850 if Shelley's AGI is $50,000
• D)All of these expenses are deductible if Shelley attends a conference in Texas.
• E)None of the expenses are deductible by an employee.

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Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or injure another being who is motivated to avoid that treatment.

Frustration

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Anger

A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility often triggered by perceived wrongs.

Leads to Aggression

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