Barton Ho is a commission salesperson. During the current year, in addition to his salary of $92,500, he earns and receives $34,700 in commissions. His costs for advertising were $12,200 and, in addition, he spent $6,400 on client entertainment. Because of the extensive travel required by his work, his travel accommodation costs totaled $16,100. Mr. Ho paid $5,000 for a sports club membership where he regularly entertains clients. He is required to pay his own expenses and does not receive any allowance from his employer. What is Mr. Ho's maximum expense deduction for the current year? Show your calculations.

Barton Ho is a commission salesperson. During the current year, in addition to his salary of $92,500, he earns and receives $34,700 in commissions. His costs for advertising were $12,200 and, in addition, he spent $6,400 on client entertainment. Because of the extensive travel required by his work, his travel accommodation costs totaled $16,100. Mr. Ho paid $5,000 for a sports club membership where he regularly entertains clients. He is required to pay his own expenses and does not receive any allowance from his employer. What is Mr. Ho's maximum expense deduction for the current year? Show your calculations.

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