Asked by Jason

Jeremiah is self-employed as a graphic designer and had significant travel within the United States this year to acquire new clients. Which of the following expenses is NOT deductible for business purposes?
Airfare for a spouse and child, who are not employees and have no bona fide business purpose for traveling with Jeremiah.
Hotel stays during a business trip to meet new clients.
Taxi fares incurred while traveling to meet new clients.
Tips paid to hotel bellhops during a business trip to meet new clients.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Airfare for the spouse and child. Personal travel expenses for family members who are not employees and have no bona fide business purpose are nondeductible. The hotel stays, taxi fares, and tips related to Jeremiah’s business trip are deductible business travel expenses (to the extent they are ordinary, necessary, and properly documented).