Conferences outside North America
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Can You Write Off Conferences Outside North America?
Short answer: Conventions outside North America are deductible only if it's as reasonable to hold them there; cruise-ship conventions are capped at $2,000 a year.
Travel is deductible when you're away from your tax home overnight for business; personal days and companions' costs are not.
Records to keep: Keep the receipt, proof of payment, and a note or log showing business use; for mixed-use items, track the business percentage.
Conferences outside North America
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General Business
Conventions outside North America are deductible only if it's as reasonable to hold them there; cruise-ship conventions are capped at $2,000 a year.
Business justification
Conventions outside North America are deductible only if it's as reasonable to hold them there; cruise-ship conventions are capped at $2,000 a year. Travel is deductible when you're away from your tax home overnight for business; personal days and companions' costs are not.
Category
- Business Equipment & Products