Ruth Is a Self-Employed Surgeon and Is Required to Take

question 15

Essay

Ruth is a self-employed surgeon and is required to take a week of continuing medical education every year to keep her license. This year she paid $2,000 in course fees for her continuing medical education in Honolulu. She also paid $1,500 for airfare and a hotel room and $400 for meals. What is the total amount she can deduct on her Schedule C related to these expenses?

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Definitions:

Inattention

A lack of focus or difficulty concentrating on tasks at hand, which can be symptomatic of various mental or psychological disorders.

Impulsivity

The tendency to act on urges and desires spontaneously and without adequate thought to the consequences.

Hyperactivity

Excessive activity or movements that can be symptomatic of psychological conditions like ADHD.

Severe and Persistent Mental Illness

A term used to describe long-lasting and major mental health conditions that significantly impair an individual's functioning.