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Last Minute Tax Tip - Traveling Away from Home

You can deduct the expense of traveling away from home if the primary purpose of the trip was to collect rental income or to manage, conserve, or maintain rental property.

You can also deduct expenses incurred while staying overnight when traveling for business.

You cannot deduct the cost of traveling away from home if the primary purpose of the trip was the improvement of your property. You can read Publication 463 to learn the specifics.

Everyone's tax situation is different, and this information should not substitute professional advice. Taxpayers should always consult with their tax advisors to consider specific factors that might affect their situation.

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Comments(3)

Michael A. Caruso
Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

Thanks for the tax tip. That time is here again. Generally it slows up the economy for about a week or two.

Apr 12, 2009 06:37 AM
Arleen Montford
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY GULF COAST - Pace, FL
Selling NW Florida Homes in Pace/Milton/Pensacola FL

Thanks,

I sometimes forget some of the local luncheons and travel that is closer to home.  We spend a lot of time and money on the short trips also.  Great Information

Tracey

Apr 15, 2009 09:45 AM
Jim Cheney
Saint Francis Property Santa Rosa, CA - Santa Rosa, CA
Rincon Valley Realtor 707.494.1055

It's great to add a few day to a conference where the conference is the tax deduction and the rest of your vacation piggy backs on that trip

Apr 25, 2009 04:29 PM