# @edwardcollins_upleveled on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJrhY9BRnw8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35104108-edwardcollins-upleveled-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-05-15T15:57:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Edward Collins | Money Lawyer & Wealth Strategist (@edwardcollins_upleveled) — https://gondola.cc/edwardcollins_upleveled

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Can You Deduct That Business Trip? Read This Before You Write It Off 

Just because a trip feels “business-related” doesn’t make it deductible. 

The IRS plays by specific rules — and if you don’t know them, you’re asking for trouble during an audit. 
 
Let’s break down what actually qualifies for the business travel deduction: 
 
✅ You must be traveling away from your tax home. 

That’s your usual place of business — not just your residence. 
 
✅ You must be traveling for real business activity. 

Not just content creation. Not just networking hopes. 

There must be a clear, business-justified reason for going to that location. 
 
✅ The trip must be primarily for business. 

If it’s obviously personal or lavish, it’s disallowed. 
 
But assuming it’s legit, what counts as a business day? 
 
🗓️ Time spent in meetings, prospect calls, presentations, or work-related activities. 

🛫 Travel days (to and from) usually count. 

📆 Weekends can count — but only if bookended by business days. 

💰 Staying over might be justified if it was cheaper than flying back and forth. 
 
🛑 Bottom line? The IRS looks at intent, structure, and documentation. 
 
So before you deduct that hotel, flight, or fine-dining “business dinner,” 

Ask yourself: Could I defend this in an audit? 
 
If you want to stop guessing and start playing by the real rules of the Game of Business, 

👇 Drop GOB in the comments and I’ll send you a free training. 
 
Structure first. Strategy second. Always in that order. 
 
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Credit (TikTok): Barbara Schreihans – you.tax.coach 

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| Edward Collins | Money Lawyer & Wealth Strategist | @edwardcollins_upleveled | https://gondola.cc/edwardcollins_upleveled | Talent |
| Hector Garcia | @Hector_FilmSchool | https://gondola.cc/Hector_FilmSchool | Content Producer |

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