Andrew,who operates a laundry business,incurred the following expenses during the year. -Parking ticket of $250 for one of his delivery vans that parked illegally.
-Parking ticket of $75 when he parked illegally while attending a rock concert in Tulsa.
-DUI ticket of $500 while returning from the rock concert.
-Attorney's fee of $600 associated with the DUI ticket.
What amount can Andrew deduct for these expenses?
A)$0.
B)$250.
C)$600.
D)$1,425.
E)None of these.

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None of these expenses are deductible.The $75 parking ticket,the $500 DUI ticket,and the $600 attorney fee are all personal expenses.The $250 parking ticket,although related to his laundry business,is not deductible because it is a violation of public policy.

Andrew,who Operates a Laundry Business,incurred the Following Expenses During the Year