Our 18-member dental study group would like to organize a deductible cruise to Alaska. Can we do such a thing? (J. K., Tucson, Ariz.)

Absolutely. For your group, it’s easy. Why? Because your dental study group is a qualified entity for putting together continuing education classes. Therefore, you simply set up continuing education programs to establish the business purpose for this trip. The rules for doing cruise ship meetings are detailed on page 9 of IRS Publication 463.

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