Tag: IRC 274 (d)

As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Tax Coach (CTC), I get asked this question all the time: “Can I deduct my business travel?” And—no surprise here—the answer is: it depends 😉But let’s break it down in a practical, real-life way. Next week, I’ll be traveling to San Diego, CA for a tax conference that’s integral to my work as a tax advisor and coach. I already have: ✈️ A…  Read more

It’s labor day weekend and I can imagine that many families are planning a long weekend as the kids will be heading back to school next week.   We often talk about planning, tax planning, vacation planning, retirement planning, etc.  I never reccomend doing something “just for tax purposes” but with proper planning you just might take a partial business deduction for a portion of your trip expenses.  Summer travel  plans can…  Read more

As our clients plan their summer vacations we get calls about the potential to “write off” some of the costs as a business expense.  Just last week I extended my trip.  When the tax conference I attended in Seattle ended Friday evening, I took advantage of being on the west coast and flew down to San Diego for a visit with my daughter and additional training.   Check out the tax…  Read more