I have family in Ottawa, Canada, whom I visit every year. Before purchasing your tax course, I had not thought of writing off those trips. If I plan on visiting with my relatives during a one-week trip, what would it take to write off the trip? (G.M., Roseville, Calif.)

Writing off your trip to Canada should be a piece of cake. First, Canada is part of the tax-defined North American area for convention, meeting, and seminar purposes.1 ... Log in to view full article.