Want to do more traveling in 2025 + your tax burden could use a reduction?

Whether you’re a salon owner heading to a trade show or a photographer flying out for a styled shoot, there’s room to explore and enjoy while still keeping things tax-deductible.

So, what’s the deal?

Yes, your travel expenses can still count as business write-offs even if you have some fun on the trip.

The key is to remember two words: Reasonable and Ordinary.

Attending that event or workshop? Deductible.

Staying an extra day to sightsee? Totally fine! Just don’t turn a 3-day conference into a 2-week vacation.

Pro Tip: Stack a day before or after your event to unwind, explore the city, or treat yourself. Just make sure the main purpose of the trip is for your business, and you’re golden.

What Can You Write Off?

• Travel (flights, gas, train, etc.)

• Hotel stays (even if you book a day or two on either side of the event)

• Meals while you’re there (because business brain fuel is a must)

• Event tickets, classes, and workshops

Work trips are about growth, learning, and connections—but

they’re also a chance to recharge and get inspired. So yes, soak in

the sights, snap some pics, and make the most of it!

What’s on your travel calendar this year? Are you planning to mix in some fun? Do you have a travel and event budget?

I'd love to hear about your next fun business trip, so send me a message!

Talk soon,

P.S. Check out some of my fav moments while traveling...

Speaking Universal Accounting School Annual Conference to hundreds of Accounting Professionals in Salt Lake City Utah!

Booking a bougie hotel for me and some clients to connect and strategize in Charleston, South Carolina.