Travel Expenses: Costs you May Deduct for Reimbursements

Business trips are often costly not just for the company, but also for your personal savings. When you travel, sometimes, what the company gives us is not enough for our travel expenses and we still need to withdraw from our savings account just to compensate the extra or emergency expenses that may arise during our business trips. But you must not worry because this can be included in your list of reimbursements for travel expenses. Right now, what you need to do is to determine which costs you may be able to deduct and which are those that can be reimbursed by your company as soon as you get back.

One thing that you can deduct and be reimbursed is your transportation fee. Always keep in mind that you can deduct costs to travel by train, bus or airplane between your tax home and your destination. You may also deduct costs of operating and maintaining your car, if you bring it along with your business trip. If you will be using the standard mileage allowance, you can also deduct tolls and parking expenses. The fare you pay for taxis and buses are also refundable.

In the meantime, baggage and shipping fees can also be reimbursed. Costs for baggage delivery or for shipping business materials between your regular work location or tax home and a temporary work location are also deductible. And lastly, lodging, hotel fees, and meals are also included or part of your trip so these things are also deductible. I’m sure you won’t be worrying about having business trips because every travel expense that you make is being paid by the company.