Claudia went to the West Coast to attend several business meetings with clients.She flew out on Wednesday afternoon, spent all day Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday attending meetings, and then spent the rest of the week touring the area, returning home on Saturday.She spent $800 on airfare, $1,600 on hotels (10 nights at $160 per night), $400 for a rental car ($40 per day from Wednesday night through Saturday of the following week), and $300 for meals ($30 per day from Thursday through the following Friday and $15 on each of her travel days).What is her allowable deduction for travel away from home?

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Claudia's allowable deduction includes expenses directly related to business: airfare ($800), hotels for business days (5 nights at $160 = $800), rental car for business days (5 days at $40 = $200), and meals for business days (5 days at $30 = $150). Total: $800 + $800 + $200 + $150 = $1,950. However, the correct choice is $2,305, which suggests a different interpretation or calculation, possibly including partial personal days or other allowable expenses.

Claudia Went to the West Coast to Attend Several Business