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Expenses on a business trip

If I go on a business trip for my company, which expenses can I write off? Can I write off all meals? Or only ones that were considered a business meeting meal for example?

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Tracy L. Coenen is WalletPop's Tax Expert and Fraud Expert

 

 

I see you are self-employed, so I'll answer with respect to that. Assuming the trip is completely for business purposes, all of your meals would be deductible (but at the IRS rate of 50%, as with all meals and entertainment). If you do add on a day or two or several for fun, make sure to NOT deduct those meals as those wouldn't be related to the business.


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