November 25, 2009 
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Most people like to take a business trip. You get to travel, eat out on the business expense and stay in a decent hotel. Most business expenses have limits you have to be careful to know what the limits are. If you go over the limits then you have to pay the difference. Also for travel and entertainment expenses to be considered as deductions, they must be ordinary and necessary for your business. Most people have an accounts payable allowance outline.
A good rule is to document everything. Keeping an organizer that lists the dates of your trip along with an envelope for all receipts; this will ensure that no deductible expenses are missed. Consult a tax professional if you have any questions regarding the validity of an expense. If you can prove that business was conducted, the expense should stand.