Problem: Byron is a certified public accountant who is self-employed. He is required to make a 5-day business trip to Salt Lake City for an audit. Since he is going to be in Utah, Byron decides to stay for the weekend and go skiing. His expenses for the trip are as follows:
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Airfare to Salt Lake City and return
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$190
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Hotel while on the audit (5 nights at $65 per night)
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325
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Deductible portion of meals while on the audit
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68
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Laundry in Salt Lake City
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22
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Taxi fares in Salt Lake City
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72
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Transportation from Salt Lake City to and from Park City ski resort
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100
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Lodging at Park City ski resort
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190
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Lift tickets
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27
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Ski rental
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24
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Meals at Park City
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82
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Total
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$1,100
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Required: If Byron has proper records to substantiate the above expenses, how much may' he deduct as travel expenses for the 7-day trip?