Kardashi Anne operates a talent agency as a sole proprietors…

Kardashi Anne operates a talent agency as a sole proprietorship, and this year she incurred the following expenses in operating her talent agency. What is the total deductible amount of these expenditures? $500 lunch with sister Nicky where no business was discussed $700 business dinner with a client but Paris forgot to keep any records (oops!) $900 tickets to the opera with a client following a business meeting $1,000 dinner and theater with a film producer where no business was discussed 

Mell B is self-employed in Nevada and recently attended a tw…

Mell B is self-employed in Nevada and recently attended a two-day business conference in Oregon. After Mell B attended the conference, she had dinner with an old friend who lived nearby. Mell B documented her expenditures (described below).   Airfare to Oregon $2,000   Meals at conference hotel restaurant $220   Meal with an old friend $120   Lodging in Oregon $450   Rental Car $180  What amount can Mell B deduct?