For the Current Year,Wilbur Is Employed as a Deputy Sheriff

question 152

Essay

For the current year,Wilbur is employed as a deputy sheriff of a county.He has AGI of $50,000 and the following unreimbursed employee expenses:
Attendance at a law enforcement conference ($800 for travel and $220 for meals)
$1,020
Uniforms (does not include $300 for laundry and dry cleaning)
1,000
Professional dues and journals
300
Contribution to sheriff's reelection campaign (highly recommended by Wilbur's boss)
400
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How much of these expenses are allowed as deductions from AGI?

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