Question

David purchases a yacht solely for the purpose of entertaining real estate clients. He wishes to position himself as a high-end real estate salesperson specializing in very expensive residences and uses the yacht only for business entertainment. During 2018, his expenses for maintaining and operating the yacht, including depreciation, were $28,000. In addition, he incurred $9,000 of catering expenses for meals he provided to business clients on the yacht. What is David's tax deduction in 2018?Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

The tax deductions for the year are as follows:

Depreciation                             $28000

Catering expenses (50%)          $4500

Total deductions                        $32500

Explanation:

Depreciation is deductible in full as it is an operating expense for the year 2018.

Catering expenses deduction is limited to 50% maximum ,while the remaining 50% is not an allowable deduction for tax purposes.