Reference no: EM131933064

Problem - Auto Expenses. Amelie is an employee who uses her personal automobile in connection with her job. During 2013, Amelie drove her car a total of 28,000 miles. Her business log shows that she drove 22,400 miles for business purposes. She is reimbursed for $0.30 per mile from her employer for her business miles and she makes an adequate accounting to her employer. During 2013, Amelie incurred the following actual expenses based on 100% business use, that is, 28,000 miles:

Gas and oil $7,800

Repairs and maintenance 2,300

Depreciation 5,800

Insurance 1,440

Licenses and fees 300

$17,640

a. Compute Amelie's deduction before the 2% of AGI floor if she uses the actual cost method.

b. Compute Amelie's deduction before the 2% of AGI floor if she uses the standard mileage method.

c. Assume Amelie used the standard mileage method in 2013. In addition to the automobile expenses above, she made several business trips and incurred the following travel expenses:

Airfare $4,600

Hotel 1,860

Meals and entertainment 720

Taxi fees and trips 280

$7,460

d. None of the above expenses was personal in nature and she received reimbursements from her employer of $4,476. If Amelie's AGI was $120,000, what is her deduction in 2013 after all limitations?