1. Steinar loaned a friend $9,500 to buy some stock 3 years ago. In the current year the debt became worthless. f. How much is Steinar's deduction for the bad debt for this year? (Assume he has no other capital gains or losses.) g. What can Steinar do with the deduction not used this year?
2. Joan is a self-employed -attorney in New York City. Joan took a trip to San Diego, CA, primarily for business, to' consult with a client and take a short vacation. On the trip, Joan incurred the following expenses: Airfare to and from SanDiego 575 Hotel charges while on business 340 Meals while on business 210 Car rental while on business 120 Hotel charges while on vacation 460 Meals while on vacation 290 Car rental while on vacation 180 Total 2,175 Calculate Joan's travel expense deduction for the trip, assuming the trip was made in 2010.