Massage Therapist business trips?

[Sumonthemove]

I am a contracted massage therapist that works at an ayurvedic wellness retreat. Me and a couple of co-workers are looking into going to India to receive the treatment we do. Can I write this off as research, or something else? 

I also have a office where I see clients. I am  considering doing yoga teacher training to advise my clients on poses that would help them. Part of the training is revisiting anatomy. Can yoga school be a write-off for my business?

Thanks for the help!

[Anonymous]

As I understand you are a massage therapist and you are planning to go to India to receive the same treatment that you provide. I do not see that being eligible as a business expense. Recieving the same treatment there will not qualify as an education or training expense. Of course this will not qualify as a research expense either.

The yoga teacher training qualifies as a business expense because there you will be training in different yoga poses to teach your clients. It will enhance your skills for the services you provide.

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