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Summer’s here, and if you’re lucky, your work trip may take you somewhere sunny. Whether you’re heading to a conference or squeezing in a client meeting while visiting family out of state, business travel during this time of year can be both productive and (let’s be honest) a little fun. But when it comes to your taxes, it’s important to know what qualifies as a legit deduction — and what the IRS might consider a vacation. What counts as business travel? The IRS allows deductions for “ordinary and necessary” business expenses, including travel. If your primary purpose for the trip is business, you can generally write off things like airfare, hotels, car rentals, taxis or rideshares, meals (50%), and even baggage fees. But (and it’s a big but), the trip has to be mainly for work. Here’s What the IRS Nee Mixing Work and Va
College is supposed to be a time of growth, learning, and opportunity, but what happens when a student doesn’t have a place to sleep at night? In Los Angeles, a significant number of college students face housing insecurity, which can make earning a degree and achieving career goals very difficult. Often, students must choose between continuing their education or covering their basic needs, but the Dunamis House is stepping in to change that. The Reality of Student Homelessness When people think of homelessness, they rarely picture a young college student balancing coursework and multiple jobs. However, statistics show that housing insecurity is a major problem for today’s youth. The high cost of rent combined with a lack of financial resources put many at risk. Today, more than half of the 220,000 students enrolled across nine Los Angeles Community College District institutions are experiencing housing insecurity. Nearly 1 in 5 are homeless. Without support, these students can struggle in school and enter a cycle of poverty that is difficult to break. How the Dunamis House Is Making a Difference Led by the nonprofit Los Angeles Room & Board, the Dunamis House opened in 2023 in a historic building that once housed Japanese Americans working to rebuild their lives following World War II. Today, the group residential facility provides housing for 40 Los Angeles college students ages 18–24 at risk of homelessness. In addition to free, stable housing, Dunamis provides community support to help residents overcome challenges in school and life. Residents can access nutritious meals, tutoring services, and job training programs. Rather than providing short-term relief, the focus is on helping students become more self-sufficient to achieve long-term success. Los Angeles Room & Board allows residents to live at Dunamis for up to three years. Residents can then transition into one of the nonprofit’s other homes, where they can continue working toward their goals while paying subsidized rent. The housing, support, and stability provided by Dunamis and associated programs provide many with precisely what they need to finish their studies, secure stable employment, and break free from the cycle of poverty. THE DUNAMIS HOUSE Turning the Tide on Student Homelessness
Let’s say you fly to a two-day business conference in Miami and decide to stick around for the weekend. As long as most of the trip was work-related, your flight and the business
portion of lodging and meals may be deductible. However, any extra beach days will be on you!
Here are some tips to keep in mind.
Keep it documented.
Save your receipts,
conference agendas,
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