Travel and Entertainment

June 25, 2018

May I deduct living expenses while away from home on temporary assignment?

Because temporary work site living expenses are separate from home travel expenses, they may be deducted. An assignment that is not expected to last more than […]
June 25, 2018

Are there limits on deductible entertainment, travel and meal costs?

Although there is no specific dollar limit, expenses should be ordinary and necessary and not over-generous. The deduction cannot exceed 50% of the cost of business […]
June 25, 2018

Do I need to report employer reimbursements for travel, entertainment and meals?

If you give back any excess reimbursement, provide your employer with a detailed expense report and meet other requirements. There is no need to report the […]
June 25, 2018

May I deduct meal expenses when visiting clients out of the office?

That is not common. Normally, you can only deduct the cost of a meal when away on a business-related trip or gone overnight. Only 50% of […]