Star Corp., a publicly traded, accrual-method C corp., incurred the following expenses in 2020 (all of which are ordinary and neccessary unless the facts indicate otherwise):
Office rent: $50,000
CEO compensation: $1,500,000
Salary paid to janitor: $250,000
Business meals: $30,000 (100% of the amount paid)
Client entertainment: $100,000 (100% of the amount paid)
Political contribution/lobbying: $5,000
Advertising: $70,000
Taxes & licenses (state, local &
payroll tax; not fed. inc. tax): $30,000
Life insurance policy on CEO - premiums: $12,000
Federal income taxes: $250,000
Average office rents in the area run $50,000-$55,000/year for similar office space. Star Corp.'s janitor is the CEO's sister. Reasonable salary for a janitor with similar experience, job description and work hours is $20,000/year. Star Corp. is the beneficiary on the life insurance policy. What is Star Corp.'s total deductible business expenses for the year?