Mike incurs the following employment-related expenses in the current year:
Actual automobile expenses $2,500
Moving expenses (deductible under Sec. 217) 4,000
Entertainment expenses (work related) 1,500
Travel expenses 2,000
Travel meal expenses 500
Professional dues and expenses 500
Total $11,000
Mike's AGI is $120,000 before any of the above expenses are deducted. None of the expenses listed were reimbursed by Mike's employer. Mike has no other miscellaneous itemized deductions, but does have sufficient deductions to itemize.
a. What is the amount of Mike's deduction for employment related expenses?
b. How are these items reported on Mike's return?