I think there is a reason for this bill and it makes me think that HK$ will be responsible because of all the hoops Opri and LB had to jump to get to this point. As far as the lobsters, I think Opri’s explanation was reasonable. I just can’t fathom that a total bill coming to $620k, but if HK$ has to pay it, I’m all for it!!!
She cannot write off what she didn’t actually get paid... once paid the expenses are deductible — unless the IRS finds them to be above and beyond what is “reasonable.”