Taxation question Meal and Entertainment Expenses. Milt, a self-employed attorney, incurs the following expenses in 2019: Business lunches for clients and prospective clients $4,000 Entertainment of professional associates in his home (immediately following business meetings) 2,000 Country club dues (the club is used exclusively for business) 2,500 Total $8,500 Which of the expenditures listed above (if any) are deductible in 2019 by Milt?

Taxation question Meal and Entertainment Expenses. Milt, a self-employed attorney, incurs the following expenses in 2019: Business lunches for clients and prospective clients $4,000 Entertainment of professional associates in his home (immediately following business meetings) 2,000 Country club dues (the club is used exclusively for business) 2,500 Total $8,500 Which of the expenditures listed above (if any) are deductible in 2019 by Milt?

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