Dave Is the Regional Manager for a National Chain of Auto-Parts

question 124

Multiple Choice

Dave is the regional manager for a national chain of auto-parts stores and is based in Salt Lake City. When the company opens new stores in Boise, Dave is given the task of supervising their initial operation. For three months, he works weekdays in Boise and returns home on weekends. He spends $350 returning to Salt Lake City but would have spent $410 had he stayed in Boise for the weekend. As to the weekend trips, how much, if any, qualifies as a deduction?

• A)$0, since the trips are personal and not work related.
• B)$0, since Dave's tax home has changed from Salt Lake City to Boise.
• C)$60
• D)$350
• E)$410

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Definitions:

Subjective Norm

The perceived social pressure to engage or not engage in a particular behavior, based on the individual's belief about what important others think they should do.

Belief Hypocrisy

The condition of holding beliefs that one's own behavior does not conform to, often leading to cognitive dissonance when recognized.

Cognitions

The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Theory of Planned Behavior

An extension of the Theory of Reasoned Action, adding the aspect of perceived behavioral control to predict an individual's intention to engage in a behavior given the opportunity.