Shelley Is Employed in Texas and Recently Attended a Two-Day $\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\$ 2,000$

question 50

Multiple Choice

Shelley is employed in Texas and recently attended a two-day business conference in New Jersey. Shelley spent the entire time at the conference and documented her expenditures (described below) . What amount can Shelley deduct as an employee business expense? Airfare to New Jersey $\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\$ 2,000$
Meals $\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad220$
Lodging in New Jersey $\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad450$
Rental car $\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad180$

• A) $2,850
• B) $2,740
• C) $1,850 if Shelley's AGI is $50,000
• D) All of these are deductible if Shelley is reimbursed under an accountable plan.
• E) None of the expenses are deductible - only employers can deduct travel expenses.

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