Question

Byron took a business trip from Philadelphia to Rome. He was away 16 days of which he spent 9 days on business (including two travel days) and 7 days vacationing. His expenses are as follows:AIRFARE 1,100
LODGING (16 DAYS X 140) 2,240
MEALS (16 DAYS X 115) 1,840
BYRON’S TOTAL TRAVEL ( INCLUDING MEALS AND LODGING) EXPENSE DEDUCTION ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST DOLLAR IS:
A-2,396
B-2,878
C-3,395
D-5,180

Answer 1

Answer:

C-3,395

Explanation:

Since the main purpose of the travel was business (9 days of business against 7 days vacationing), Byron may deduct the expenses related to airfare, as well as 9 days of lodging ($140 per day) and meals ($115 per day) fees. His total expense deduction is:

$E = 1,100+9*(140+115)\\E=3,395$

The answer is alternative C-3,395 .