Shelley is self-employed in Texas and recently attended a two-day business conference in New Jersey.After Shelley attended the conference,she had dinner with an old friend who lived nearby.Shelly documented her expenditures (described below).What amount can Shelley deduct?
A)$2,850.
B)$2,740.
C)$1,850 if Shelley itemizes the deductions.
D)All of these expenses are deductible but only if Shelley attends a conference in Texas.
E)None of the expenses are deductible because Shelly visited her friend.

Question

Shelley is self-employed in Texas and recently attended a two-day business conference in New Jersey.After Shelley attended the conference,she had dinner with an old friend who lived nearby.Shelly documented her expenditures (described below).What amount can Shelley deduct? 
A)$2,850. 
B)$2,740. 
C)$1,850 if Shelley itemizes the deductions. 
D)All of these expenses are deductible but only if Shelley attends a conference in Texas. 
E)None of the expenses are deductible because Shelly visited her friend.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Shelley can deduct expenses related to the business conference, including the conference fee, airfare, lodging, and meals during the conference. However, the dinner with her friend would not be deductible since it was not related to her business. The total deductible expenses are $2,740.

Shelley Is Self-Employed in Texas and Recently Attended a Two-Day