Jason travels to Miami to meet with a client. While in Miami, he spends 2 days meeting with his client and 3 days sightseeing. Mary, his wife, goes with him and spends all 5 days sightseeing and shopping. The cost of the trip is as follows:
Airfare $540 for each person.
Lodging at hotel $150 per day (same rate for single and double rooms).
Meals $75 per day for each person.
Incidental
expenses $20 per day for Jason. Mary kept no records.
If Jason is self-employed, what is the amount of the deduction he may claim for the trip?
a. $- 0 -
b. $415
c. $490
d. $955
e. $1,765
b
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