Question

Exercise 9-18 (Algorithmic) (LO. 5) In 2020, the CEO of Crimson, Inc., entertains 9 clients at a skybox in Memorial Stadium for a single athletic event during the year. Substantive business discussions occurred at various times during the event. The box cost $6,750 per event and seats 11 people. (The cost of a regular, nonluxury box seat at Memorial ranges from $50 to $100.) Refreshments served during the event cost $1,720 (and were separately itemized on the bill Crimson received). How much of these costs may Crimson deduct

Answer 1

Answer: $860

Step-by-step explanation:

As substantive business discussions took place in box at various times, there can be certain deductions for business purposes.

The box cost is not deductible because the cost is substantially higher than the cost of nonluxury box seats at the same stadium.

As per normal taxation convention, 50% of the refreshments can be deducted as business expenses:

= 50% * 1,720

= $860