Johnelaine1070
Returning Member

Taxability of outside travel agent commissions vs discounts

On cruise number 1 I received an outside travel agent discount for personal travel

On cruise number 2 I was sent the commission and received a 1099 NEC for similar personal travel. 

 

Cruise 1 discounts are not taxable income

Cruise 2 is considered income.

 

Explain the logic of this