5. What amount of these expenditures can Holly deduct as a business expense?

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Holly took a prospective client to dinner at a restaurant, and after agreeing to a business deal, they went to the theater. Holly paid $390 for the meal and separately paid $210 for the theater
tickets, amounts that were reasonable under the circumstances. What amount of these expenditures can Holly deduct as a business expense?
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$600
$300
$390
None-the meals and entertainment are not deductible except during travel.
$105
Transcribed Image Text:Holly took a prospective client to dinner at a restaurant, and after agreeing to a business deal, they went to the theater. Holly paid $390 for the meal and separately paid $210 for the theater tickets, amounts that were reasonable under the circumstances. What amount of these expenditures can Holly deduct as a business expense? Multiple Choice O $600 $300 $390 None-the meals and entertainment are not deductible except during travel. $105
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