Travel Expenses

[judermyaraujo]

If I travel to a temporary location to service a client (ex: going to do hair/ nails for a wedding at the venue) will my mileage meals and hotel stays be considered business expenses? Is there a limit on how far out the place has to be or as long as it’s for work it’s a business expense?

[Faith C]

Hello judermyaraujo

Thank you for asking. If you are self employed which means you have your own business or receiving the form 1099-NEC or cashfor your business, you can claim the mileage, meals, and hotels stay for your business. There are several self-employed expenses you can deduct. For more information, you may visit IRS's website to see their regulation on Travel, Gift, and Car Expenses.

There is no certain guidline on how far or how long for your business trip can be deducted as business expense as long as it is ordinary and necessary and relates to your business. If thereis some personal trip involved, you may want to calcuate the percentage of time or mileges, then use that percentage for counting your business expense. You may find more detail examples and calcuations on the above "Travel, Gift, and Car Expenses" for guidance.