Joan is a self-employed attorney in New York City. Joan took a trip to San Diego, CA, primarily for business, to consult with a client and take a short vacation. On the trip, Joan incurred the following expenses: Airfare to and from San Diego $ 825 Hotel charges while on business 300 Meals while on business 180 Car rental while on business 90 Hotel charges while on vacation 420 Meals while on vacation 198 Car rental while on vacation 180 Total $2,193   Calculate Joan's travel expense deduction for the trip, assuming the trip was made in 2019. Why is $1395 not the correct answer?

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Joan is a self-employed attorney in New York City. Joan took a trip to San Diego, CA, primarily for business, to consult with a client and take a short vacation. On the trip, Joan incurred the following expenses:

Airfare to and from San Diego $ 825
Hotel charges while on business 300
Meals while on business 180
Car rental while on business 90
Hotel charges while on vacation 420
Meals while on vacation 198
Car rental while on vacation 180
Total $2,193

 

Calculate Joan's travel expense deduction for the trip, assuming the trip was made in 2019.

Why is $1395 not the correct answer?

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