R coaches the basketball team at Houston High School.In preparation for the state playoffs he decided to scout his probable opponent, which was playing in San Antonio.On Friday afternoon, he left from school and drove to San Antonio to watch the game.Later that night he returned to school to work on plans for the upcoming game.He incurred the following costs: transportation, $25; meals, $5.The costs were not reimbursed.The coach may deduct

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The coach may deduct $25 for transportation costs as it is directly related to his job as a coach scouting an opponent. Meals are generally not fully deductible or are subject to limitations, and without specific guidance that they are fully deductible in this scenario, the safest answer is the transportation cost alone.

R Coaches the Basketball Team at Houston High School