Reference no: EM132572748
Question - Dan Eaton is employed as a salesperson and receives some of his compensation in the form of commissions. During the current year, his salary totaled $85,000 and her commissions totaled $8,500. Her employment related expenses during this period were as follows:
Capital Cost Allowance On Car* $ 2,850
Interest On Car Loan* 1,075
Airfare/Hotel and other traveling Expenses 11,300
Meals while travelling total 2,500
Car expenses 3,500
Computer lease 2,500
Purchase of office furniture 6,000
Promotion And Advertising 5,600
Client Entertainment [(1/2)(Actual Costs Of $5,200)] 2,600
Total Available Deductions $37,925
The car is used exclusively for employment related activities.
Mr. Eaton meets the conditions for deducting employment income expenses. Given the preceding information, determine Mr. Eaton's minimum net employment income for the current year. Explain your conclusions.