Gwen, an independent consultant, traveled to New York City on a business trip. Gwen spent 4 days in business meetings and conferences and then spent 2 days sightseeing in the area. Gwen's plane fare for the trip was $250. Meals cost $160 per day. Hotels and other incidental expenses amounted to $250 per day. Gwen may deduct Group of answer choices

The deductible expense = $570

Explanation:

First, the question is not complete, the complete question is as follows

Gwen, an independent consultant, traveled to New York City on a business trip. Gwen spent 4 days in business meetings and conferences and then spent 2 days sightseeing in the area. Gwen's plane fare for the trip was $250. Meals cost $160 per day. Hotels and other incidental expenses amounted to $250 per day. Gwen was not reimbursed by her employer for any expenses. Her AGI for the year is $50,000 and she itemizes but has no other miscellaneous itemized deductions. Gwen may deduct (after limitations).

Solution

How much is the plane fare $250

How much was spent on means $640 (160 a day x 4 days)

Subtract: 50% of meal costs ($320) 0.5 x 640

Hotel Expense was $1,000 ($250 x 4 days)

The total is $1,570

Subtract 2% of the AGI $1,000 (0.02 x 50,000)

The final deductible expense $570

This means the amount that Gwen can deduct from the expenses for the trip after the limitations as calculated above is $570