Kim works for a clothing manufacturer as a dress designer. During 2019, she travels to New York City to attend five days of fashion shows and then spends three days sightseeing. Her expenses are as follows:Airfare $2,050Lodging (8 nights) 2,665Meals (8 days) 2,460Airport transportation a.) presuming no reimbursement, how much can kim deduct as to the trip?
b). would the tax treatment of Kim's deduction differ if she was an independent contractor (rather than an employee)? Explain.