In the current year, Joselyn travels from Houston, Texas to Miami, Florida primarily for business. She spends three days conducting business and two days sightseeing (the day before and the day after business). Her plane and taxi fare amounts to $890. Her meals (all provided in restaurants) amount to $160 per day, and lodging and incidental expenses are $275 per day. She is self-employed. Her deduction for these expenses is as follows: Plane and taxi expenses: Meals: Lodging and incidental expenses

In the current year, Joselyn travels from Houston, Texas to Miami, Florida primarily for business. She spends three days conducting business and two days sightseeing (the day before and the day after business). Her plane and taxi fare amounts to $890. Her meals (all provided in restaurants) amount to $160 per day, and lodging and incidental expenses are $275 per day. She is self-employed. Her deduction for these expenses is as follows: Plane and taxi expenses: Meals: Lodging and incidental expenses

SWFT Essntl Tax Individ/Bus Entities 2020

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Chapter11: Individuals As Employees And Proprietors

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