Jason Travels to Miami to Meet with a Client If Jason Is Self-Employed, What Is the Amount of the in Miami

question 105

Multiple Choice

Jason travels to Miami to meet with a client. While in Miami, he spends 2 days meeting with his client and 3 days sightseeing. Mary, his wife, goes with him and spends all 5 days sightseeing and shopping. The cost of the trip is as follows:
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$$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Airfare } & \$ 540 \text { for each person. } \\\text { Lodging at hotel } & \$ 150 \text { per day (same rate for single and double rooms) . } \\\text { Meals } & \$ 75 \text { per day for each person. } \\\text { Incidental expenses } & \$ 20 \text { per day for Jason. Mary kept no records. }\end{array}$$
If Jason is self-employed, what is the amount of the deduction he may claim for the trip?

• A)$- 0 -
• B)$415
• C)$490
• D)$955
• E)$1,765

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