Andrew, a self-employed professional, used his personal vehicle for business trips this year. He paid $2,700 for gasoline. His car's depreciation for full business use would be $6, 200. Andrew drove a total of 18, 500 miles during the year, with 3,700 miles documented for business purposes. What business expense amount can Andrew deduct (if any) for these trips, considering that the IRS allows a standard mileage deduction of $0.56 per mile for business use? ***This question already posted and received correct answer. Kindly Don't answer this question again. If you answer i will give 10 dislikes. ****

Andrew, a self-employed professional, used his personal vehicle for business trips this year. He paid $2,700 for gasoline. His car's depreciation for full business use would be $6, 200. Andrew drove a total of 18, 500 miles during the year, with 3,700 miles documented for business purposes. What business expense amount can Andrew deduct (if any) for these trips, considering that the IRS allows a standard mileage deduction of $0.56 per mile for business use? *This question already posted and received correct answer. Kindly Don't answer this question again. If you answer i will give 10 dislikes. **

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

Publisher:WHITTENBURG

Chapter3: Business Income And Expenses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8P: Martha is a self-employed tax accountant who drives her car to visit clients on a regular basis. She...

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