Brenda travels to Cleveland on business for her employer. She spends 4 days in meetings with a client. Brenda's plane fare for the trip is $400. Meals cost $40 per day. Hotel and incidental costs amount to $150 per day. Brenda receives no reimbursement for any expenses. Brenda's adjusted gross income for the year is $40,000. What is Brenda's deduction for the trip?

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Brenda cannot deduct any expenses for the trip because she is not reimbursed by her employer, and employee business expenses are not deductible under the current tax law for individuals.

Brenda Travels to Cleveland on Business for Her Employer