Bob is a self-employed lawyer and is required to take a week of continuing legal education every year to maintain his license. This year he paid $1,400 in course fees for his continuing legal education in a different city. He also paid $500 for airfare and a hotel room and paid $300 for meals, all of which were provided by the hotel’s restaurant. Bob also purchased a $10 bag of snacks from a newsstand while waiting

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Chapter9: Deduct Ions: Employee And Self-employed - Related Expenses
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Bob is a self-employed lawyer and is required to take a week of continuing legal education every year to maintain his license. This year he paid $1,400 in course fees for his continuing legal education in a different city. He also paid $500 for airfare and a hotel room and paid $300 for meals, all of which were provided by the hotel’s restaurant. Bob also purchased a $10 bag of snacks from a newsstand while waiting for his plane in the airport because he missed lunch.

What is the total amount he can deduct on his Schedule C related to these expenses?

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