Marty is a sales consultant. Marty incurs the following expenses related to the entertainment of his clients in the current year:
Dues to a country club $4,500
(The country club was used for business
25 days of the total 75 days that it was used.)
Business meals at the country club
not associated with golf or tennis 1,200
Dues to a tennis club 1,000
(The club was used 75 percent for directly
related business.)
Tennis fees (personal use) 260
Business meals at various restaurants 1,844
- How much is Marty's deduction for meals and entertainment expenses for the current year?
- For each item listed above that you believe is not allowed as a deduction, explain the reason it is not allowed.
$__________
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