Jordan, an employee, drove his auto 20,000 miles this year, 15,000 to meetings with clients and 5,000 for commuting and personal use. The cost of operating the auto for the year was as follows: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | }
\hline \text { Gasoline and repairs } & \$ 7,000 \
\hline \text { Insurance } & 1,000 \
\hline \text { Depreciation } & 4,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Jordan submitted appropriate reports to his employer, and the employer paid a reimbursement of $ .50 per mile. Jordan has used the actual cost method in the past. Jordan's AGI is $50,000. What is Jordan's deduction for the use of the auto after application of all relevant limitations?

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Jordan, an employee, drove his auto 20,000 miles this year, 15,000 to meetings with clients and 5,000 for commuting and personal use. The cost of operating the auto for the year was as follows: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } 
\hline \text { Gasoline and repairs } & \$ 7,000 \
\hline \text { Insurance } & 1,000 \
\hline \text { Depreciation } & 4,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Jordan submitted appropriate reports to his employer, and the employer paid a reimbursement of $ .50 per mile. Jordan has used the actual cost method in the past. Jordan's AGI is $50,000. What is Jordan's deduction for the use of the auto after application of all relevant limitations?

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Jordan can deduct the unreimbursed business expenses. He drove 15,000 miles for business, and was reimbursed $0.50 per mile, totaling $7,500. The total cost of operating the auto was $12,000, and 75% of this ($9,000) is attributable to business use. The deductible amount is $9,000 - $7,500 = $1,500. However, only 2% of AGI ($1,000) is deductible, so the deduction is $1,500 - $1,000 = $500.

Jordan, an Employee, Drove His Auto 20,000 Miles This Year