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itary Course Scenarios and Test Questions Directions notes for the answer the questions not require you to prepare a tax return Read the interview scenario carefully and use your training and resource materials to Military Scenario 1: John and Julia Washington Interview Notes :John and Julia lived in San Diego, where Julia was stationed with the Army for three years. She received new orders to move to Colorado Springs. This is a permanent change of station (PCS). : They decided to make a Personally Procured Move (PPM) and save money :John traveled to Colorado Springs in June to find a home to rent. They wanted to find a place with a good school district for their two kids. He spent $1,000 on round- trip airfare, hotel, food, and a rental car On October 5, 2017, John and Julia packed all their belongings and began driving from San Diego to Colorado Springs. On the way, they made a side trip to Yosemite National Park. Their trip took them a total of five days and four nights instead of the authorized four days and three nights Their move was estimated to cost $3,700, and the Army provided $3,515 in advance. The Washingtons drove their U-Haul truck a total of 1,512 miles. The shortest, most direct route from San Diego to Colorado Springs is 1,143 miles. The cost for lodging was $112 a night, which is considered a reasonable expense. John and Julia spent $400 on food and $250 on entertainment. They also paid $500 to ship their golden lab, Stella, because she gets car sick. . John and Julia are U.S. citizens and have valid Social Security numbers. Military Scenario 1: Test Questions 1. How much can John and Julia claim as qualified lodging expenses? a. $0 b. $224 c. $336 d. $448 How many miles can John and Julia use to calculate their qualified moving expense? 2. miles Military Scenarios 115

Solution

Solution:

1.) John and Julia can claim only authorised three-nights lodgings, i.e. $112 * 3 = $336. (C) is the answer.

2.) Their qualified moving expense will be taken for shortest, the most direct route from San Diago to Colorado Springs, i.e. 1,143 miles. The answer is 1,143.

3.) True.

4.) No, actual move is only admissible.