Detmer is a successful doctor who earned $205,350 in fees this year, but he also competes in weekend golf tournaments. Detmer reported the following expenses associated with competing in almost a dozen tournaments:   Transportation to various tournaments $ 3,725 Lodging 1,945 Entry fees 975 Golf supplies (balls, tees, etc.) 75   This year Detmer won $5,750 from competing in various golf tournaments. Assuming that Detmer itemizes his deductions, what amount of the golfing expenses is deductible after considering all limitations if the tournament golfing is treated as a hobby activity?

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Detmer is a successful doctor who earned $205,350 in fees this year, but he also competes in weekend golf tournaments. Detmer reported the following expenses associated with competing in almost a dozen tournaments:

 

Transportation to various tournaments $ 3,725
Lodging 1,945
Entry fees 975
Golf supplies (balls, tees, etc.) 75

 


This year Detmer won $5,750 from competing in various golf tournaments. Assuming that Detmer itemizes his deductions, what amount of the golfing expenses is deductible after considering all limitations if the tournament golfing is treated as a hobby activity?

 

 
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