Rod Is Employed as an Auditor by a CPA Firm

question 100

Essay

Rod is employed as an auditor by a CPA firm.On most days,he commutes by auto from his home to the office (18 miles round trip).During one month,however,he has an extensive audit assignment closer to home.For this engagement,Rod drives directly from home to the client's premises and back (30 miles round trip).How much,if any,of this mileage can Rod claim as a deduction?

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