Question

A.J. is the vice president for Keane Products, a marketing consulting firm. On a business trip to New York City in 2019, he meets with three executives from Keane’s top account. After the meeting, A.J. takes them to dinner and then to the theater. The theater tickets cost $350. The cost of the meal is $190, including sales tax of $17 and a tip of $34. Throughout the evening, A.J. pays $42 in cab fares. How much can A. J. deduct as a business expense?

Answer 1

Answer:

$312

Explanation:

Business Travel expenses are costs incurred when you are away from home on businesses. Accordingly, in this case, AJ is allowed to deduct 50% of his entertainment costs (that is, meal and theater tickets) since it follows a substantial business discussion. The cost of transportation, that is the cab fare is fully covered under the business expenses as it is not subject to the 50% rule of deduction for entertainment and the likes.

Thus,

Total money AJ can deduct as business expenses.

= (50% of 350) + (50% of 190) + 42

= 175 + 95 + 42

= $312