Re: Travel Expenses


"No Spam Please" <"Remove-This"chuckbell@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
>I was offered an opportunity to become an independent contractor for a
>local organization in my state for a 9-12 month project for thier customer
>in another state. They will be paying me an all inclusive rate and I will
>be responsible for all travel expenses (including airfare, room, auto,
>meals, computer, etc).
>
> My question is can I deduct all my travel expenses to and from my home
> (fly home every 2 weeks) and all expenses for my temporary stay in the new
> location (car, hotel, meals)?


It will depend on the facts and circumstances.

Initially it sounds like your primary work location is going to be in the
other state, and what you have is going to be non-deductible commuting.

If the facts and circumstances dictate that you are just working at a
temporary location (away from your regular place of work) then the travel,
lodging, meals, etc. expenses will be deductible as ordinary business
expenses.

Also, if this is a "temporary" location, you need to be sure that it is for
~less~ than one year, otherwise it isn't a temporary work location any more.



--
Paul A. Thomas, CPA
Athens, Georgia
paulthomascpapc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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