In 2018, Ensley drove her automobile 28,500 miles. She incurred the following expenses during the year related to the automobile:Gas and oil, lubrication: $1,800 Insurance: $980Repairs: $360Licenses and registration fees: $50Business parking and tolls: $170She uses the automobile 80% for business. Based on the data, Ensley's automobile deduction under the actual cost method is

In 2018, Ensley drove her automobile 28,500 miles. She incurred the following expenses during the year related to the automobile:Gas and oil, lubrication: $1,800 Insurance: $980Repairs: $360Licenses and registration fees: $50Business parking and tolls: $170She uses the automobile 80% for business. Based on the data, Ensley's automobile deduction under the actual cost method is

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

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Chapter3: Business Income And Expenses

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