Question

I am planning a business trip, and my accountant and I disagree on tax-deductible business days. I would like to give you our itinerary and ask you to tell me what is and is not tax deductible.

Answer

Absolutely. Knowing the basic rules on business days can supercharge your travel deductions. You will learn when you can deduct meals and lodging and when you cannot—and discover how you can turn personal days into business days.

In the sections that follow, we break down your itinerary day-by-day to explain the business day rules and how they impact your deductions.

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