Question

Shelley is self-employed in Texas and recently attended a two-day business conference in New Jersey. After Shelley attended the conference, she had dinner with an old friend who lived nearby. Shelley documented her expenditures (described below). What amount can Shelley deduct.?

Airfare to New Jersey $2,180
Meals at the conference 238
Meal with an old friend 130
Lodging in New Jersey 432
Rental car 198
a. $3,048.
b. $1,958 if Shelley itemizes the deductions.
c. $2,929.
d. all of these expenses are deductible but only if Shelley attends a conference in Texas.
e. none of the expenses are deductible because Shelley visited her friend.

Answer 1

$ 2929

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation for What amount can Shelley deduct

Airfare to New Jersey $2,180

Add Meals 119

(238/2)

Add Lodging in New Jersey 432

Add Rental car 198

Deducted amount $2929

Therefore the amount that Shelley can deduct will be $2929