Should 1099misc include travel reimbursement as income?

[mskharbanda]

I am a consultant and one of my clients included travel reimbursements as income on my 1099MISC. The others did not. Should 1099misc include travel reimbursement as income?

Thanks.

Mohan

[TomD8 · Accepted solution]

Yes - but remember you can then deduct your allowable travel expenses as a business expense.

[mulox]

I am in the same situation... so my question is, by my client including reimbursement on the 1099-MISC, how does this impact my tax burden since I have to now deduct those amounts as expenses?  Will I pay more in overall taxes, or is it the same as if it were not included?

[jared123]

Same question.  It's showing as income, when it isn't.  Deductions don't reduce your tax burden dollar for dollar.

[TomD8]

That's true, if your employer reimbursement exceeds your allowable travel expense deductions.