Question

Joan is a self-employed attorney in New York City. Joan took a trip to San Diego, CA, primarily for business, to consult with a client and take a short vacation. On the trip, Joan incurred the following expenses: Airfare to and from San Diego $ 975 Hotel charges while on business 300 Meals while on business 280 Car rental while on business 90 Hotel charges while on vacation 420 Meals while on vacation 308 Car rental while on vacation 180 Total $2,553

Answer 1

$1,505

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation for Joan's travel expense deduction for the trip

Travel expense deduction= $975 (flight) + $300 (business hotel) + $140 (business meals $280 x 50%) + $90(business car)

Travel expense deduction=$1,505

Therefore Joan's travel expense deduction for the trip will be $1,505