Answer:
Gary, CPA
Gary may deduct (disregard CARES Act, SECURE Act, and Stimulus Act):
$2,134.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Total Expenses:
Business use of trip = $244 ($650 * 3/8)
Trip plane fare = Â $650
Meals  =         1,440 ($180 * 8)
Lodging  =       2,800 ($350 * 8)
Rental car = Â Â Â Â Â Â 800 ($100 * 8)
Total expenses $5,690
3 days of expenses = $2,134 ($5,690 * 3/8)
b) Since Gary conducted some business for 3 days during his vacation, he is allowed to allocate his travel expenses between personal and business. Â Only the business portion of the expenses will be allowed by the IRS as business expenses.