ear, Sandy went from Detroit, MI to Chicago on business. She flew to Chicago on Sunday, worked on Monday and Tuesday, did some sightseeing on Wednesday and Thursday, and flew home on Friday. Her expenses are as follows: Air fare $400 Total Meal Expenses $600 ($100 per day) Assuming no reimbursement, calculate Sandy

ear, Sandy went from Detroit, MI to Chicago on business. She flew to Chicago on Sunday, worked on Monday and Tuesday, did some sightseeing on Wednesday and Thursday, and flew home on Friday. Her expenses are as follows: Air fare $400 Total Meal Expenses $600 ($100 per day) Assuming no reimbursement, calculate Sandy

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

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ISBN:9780357233306

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Chapter9: Deductions: Employee And Self-employed-related Expenses

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