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tary Scenario 4: Jose Gonzalez Interview Notes • Jose Gonzalez is single. • Jose is a supply specialist in the Reserves. He attended training drills one weekend a month for 12 months in 2019. • Jose only owns one vehicle. He placed his vehicle in service on September 3, 2016. Jose's total mileage in 2019 was 18,500 miles. His average daily roundtrip commut- ing distance was 45 miles. Jose's duty station is 153 miles away from his residence. He drove 3,672 miles to and from his duty station based on his travel log. Jose paid $2,375 for lodging and $1,572 for meals while attending training drills Lodging and meals were within federal per diem rate for the area. Jose paid $215 for the cost and upkeep of his uniforms. He is permitted to perform civilian activities while wearing his uniform. • Jose did not receive reimbursement for any of his out-of-pocket expenses. tary Scenario 4: Test Questions 9. Jose is able to take an adjustment to income for lodging, meals, and travel to/from duty station a. True b. False 10. What number of miles qualify as a deductible travel expense? a. 18,500 b. 3,672 C. 384

Answer 1

9. This statement is true that Jose is able to take an adjustment to income for lodging, meals and travel to or from duty station.

10. 3672 miles are qualify as a deductible travel expense as Jose's total mileage in 2019 is 18500 miles but he actually drove 3672 miles to and from his duty station based on his travel log. Actual travel expense is allowed for deduction which is used only for to and from his duty station .