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

[JulieR · Accepted solution]

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

[kdeist02]

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

[JulieR]

How long did you work in Germany?

[kdeist02]

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.

[JulieR]

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

[kdeist02]

Thank you!