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          Schedule C that itemizes petitioner's actual expenses and                   
          reflects an amount of $2,600.24.  We conclude that petitioner is            
          entitled to the claimed deduction for automobile expenses in the            
          amount of $2,600.24.                                                        
                    4.  Legal/Professional Services                                   
               Petitioner claimed a deduction for legal and professional              
          services in the amount of $300.  Petitioner testified that she              
          wanted to engage in "aggressive marketing" in 1994.  She met with           
          Luke Bailey and paid a consulting fee for his expertise in this             
          area.  On the basis of the record, we conclude that petitioner is           
          entitled to a deduction in the amount of $300 for this service.             
          See Cohan v. Commissioner, supra; Vanicek v. Commissioner, supra.           
               5.  Rent or Lease                                                      
               Petitioner claimed a deduction for rent or lease of other              
          business property in the amount of $1,750.  Petitioner further              
          claimed a deduction for rent or lease of vehicles, machinery, and           
          equipment in the amount of $480.32.  Petitioner did not present             
          any evidence to establish that she is entitled to the claimed               
          expenditure.  Thus, we sustain respondent's disallowance.                   
               6.  Repairs and Maintenance                                            
               Petitioner claimed a deduction for repairs and maintenance             
          in the amount of $598.17.  Petitioner did not present any                   
          evidence to establish that she is entitled to the claimed                   
          expenditure.  Thus, we sustain respondent's disallowance.                   






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