Frank Fronton decided to become a professional jai alai player. In January, Fronton joined a jai alai club where he could train to become a jai alai player. After training for the first 7 months of the year, Fronton received a contract and began to play professionally as an independent contractor; however, he continued to use the club for ongoing training and practice. Fronton paid $12,000 for the use of the club during the year ($1,000 per month). He purchased equipment in January costing $1,500. Replacement equipment after receiving the contract cost $500, and transportation to out-of-town games cost $800 for the remainder of the year. How much can Fronton deduct as business expenses?