topic Can I deduct travel and living expenses while I taught in Germany while earning self-employment income? in Deductions & credits

Can I deduct travel and living expenses while I taught in Germany while earning self-employment income?

kdeist02 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:53:02 GMT

The travel expenses directly related to the operation of...

JulieR — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:53:03 GMT

The travel expenses directly related to the operation of your business are deductible, however, your personal living expenses are not deductible as business expenses.

Thank you. Would travel from the U.S. to Europe and back...

kdeist02 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:53:05 GMT

Thank you. Would travel from the U.S. to Europe and back (one roundtrip) be deductible? I taught in Berlin and walked to work.

How long did you work in Germany?

JulieR — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:53:06 GMT

How long did you work in Germany?

Thanks for your help. My husband worked in Berlin from mi...

kdeist02 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:53:07 GMT

Thanks for your help. My husband worked in Berlin from mid-October 2018 to early Feb 2019. Then he worked in Lyon France from early Feb 2019 to mid-March 2019.

Since these were temporary work assignments, yes the full...

JulieR — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:53:09 GMT

Since these were temporary work assignments, yes the full cost of the travel can be deducted.

Thank you!

kdeist02 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:53:10 GMT

Thank you!