If I travel to Ronchamp for example, for the sole purpose of seeing architecture, and I work in the architecture industry, is there any tax benefit?
Non Sequitur
May 30, 16 5:11 pm
...no
What a dumb question: Seeking tax deduction for vacation expenses.
First world problem, amIright?
Non Sequitur
Jun 26, 17 10:37 am
I certainly do. Why do you ask?
Non Sequitur
Jun 26, 17 10:49 am
Left your sense of humour in the lobby of the NYC trump tower I presume.
Josh Mings
May 30, 16 5:46 pm
Wish I could deduct my trip to Norway and Iceland in September. That would be the best.
Koww
May 30, 16 6:07 pm
Why is it a dumb question? I know you can deduct things like conferences, workshops, etc.
Koww
May 30, 16 6:14 pm
I'm no tax attorney but this seems like it falls in this category
Qualifying Work-Related Education
You can deduct the costs of qualifying work-related education as business expenses. This is education that meets at least one of the following two tests.
The education is required by your employer or the law to keep your present salary, status, or job. The required education must serve a bona fide business purpose of your employer.
The education maintains or improves skills needed in your present work.
curtkram
May 30, 16 7:56 pm
you can deduct travel expenses for looking for a job/going to an interview right? just go on an interview while you're there.
citizen
May 30, 16 8:17 pm
It's not a dumb question, just the wrong place to ask it. I'd check the discussion board at Accountanect.com... or its equivalent. A good tax preparer will know.
Josh Mings
May 30, 16 8:42 pm
I did when I went to Norway in 2011, but that was a research fellowship I received while in school so my out of pocket expenses counted as education expenses (or at least the IRS didn't say anything about it)
JeromeS
May 30, 16 9:38 pm
If no interview make a couiple of office visits and drop off your resume...
Koww
May 30, 16 10:15 pm
isn't paying taxes unamerican anyway?
curtkram
May 31, 16 7:31 am
No, americans have been paying taxes for generations. The money goes to support the government, military, infrastructure, and lots of other stuff. Avoiding taxes is unpatriotic.
Non Sequitur
May 31, 16 7:56 am
Woooo, avoiding taxes and adult responsibilities!
Non Sequitur
Jun 26, 17 10:48 am
so, can I deduct beer related costs then?
null pointer
May 31, 16 10:54 am
Koww:
The answer is yes, but be prepared to fight the IRS if you get audited. Most idiots here know shit about taxes. I'd fight tooth and nail to justify that deduction.
I'm taking a big vacation abroad and pro-rating every moment of wakefulness against all time spent in architectural tours, then pro-rating all expenditures and deducting the architectural research portion of my vacation.
Janosh
May 31, 16 11:16 pm
Be a little smarter about it: travel around a conference, visit architecture and meet architects or clients during your off days.
Lee Robert
Jun 1, 16 8:52 am
Do a little of what Janoshsays and you'll be fine.
I'd do it. Not a dumb question.
archanonymous
Jun 1, 16 10:08 am
I'd deduct every last cent. Take pictures. Bam, done, you have visual documentation which is important for your professional development.
Unless you run a business you shouldn't worry about getting audited.
If you work in an office with normal payroll taxes and can file using a 1040 ez, there is a minuscule chance you will ever be audited.
If you run a business, be more careful, but in this instance it actually provides more legitimate reasons to take such a deduction.
ColorBlindArchitect
Jun 25, 17 4:28 pm
I've written off several trips abroad, but I did it as a business expense. I'm not sure how it would work on personal taxes.
The secret for fighting an audit: Documentation. Take tours of historic architecture and keep the receipts for the tour guides. EVERYTHING you spend is a deduction.
Bloopox
Jun 25, 17 7:29 pm
I have a book about taxes for small businesses that has this exact example in it. The book says that the architect can deduct any expenses that are directly related to his professional research, but not any side trips for leisure. If the trip is for mixed purposes then he's supposed to prorate his travel and lodging expenses so he's only deducting that percentage of the time during the trip that is dedicated to his work. Family members' expenses can't be deducted (unless the family member also works for the firm and is also traveling for business purposes). The book advises keeping a diary that is essentially a time sheet of how all waking hours were spent, as documentation for audit purposes.
If I travel to Ronchamp for example, for the sole purpose of seeing architecture, and I work in the architecture industry, is there any tax benefit?
...no
What a dumb question: Seeking tax deduction for vacation expenses.
First world problem, amIright?
I certainly do. Why do you ask?
Left your sense of humour in the lobby of the NYC trump tower I presume.
Wish I could deduct my trip to Norway and Iceland in September. That would be the best.
Why is it a dumb question? I know you can deduct things like conferences, workshops, etc.
I'm no tax attorney but this seems like it falls in this category
Qualifying Work-Related Education
You can deduct the costs of qualifying work-related education as business expenses. This is education that meets at least one of the following two tests.
The education is required by your employer or the law to keep your present salary, status, or job. The required education must serve a bona fide business purpose of your employer.
The education maintains or improves skills needed in your present work.
you can deduct travel expenses for looking for a job/going to an interview right? just go on an interview while you're there.
It's not a dumb question, just the wrong place to ask it. I'd check the discussion board at Accountanect.com... or its equivalent. A good tax preparer will know.
I did when I went to Norway in 2011, but that was a research fellowship I received while in school so my out of pocket expenses counted as education expenses (or at least the IRS didn't say anything about it)
If no interview make a couiple of office visits and drop off your resume...
isn't paying taxes unamerican anyway?
No, americans have been paying taxes for generations. The money goes to support the government, military, infrastructure, and lots of other stuff. Avoiding taxes is unpatriotic.
Woooo, avoiding taxes and adult responsibilities!
so, can I deduct beer related costs then?
Koww:
The answer is yes, but be prepared to fight the IRS if you get audited. Most idiots here know shit about taxes. I'd fight tooth and nail to justify that deduction.
I'm taking a big vacation abroad and pro-rating every moment of wakefulness against all time spent in architectural tours, then pro-rating all expenditures and deducting the architectural research portion of my vacation.
Be a little smarter about it: travel around a conference, visit architecture and meet architects or clients during your off days.
Do a little of what Janosh says and you'll be fine.
I'd do it. Not a dumb question.
I'd deduct every last cent. Take pictures. Bam, done, you have visual documentation which is important for your professional development.
Unless you run a business you shouldn't worry about getting audited.
If you work in an office with normal payroll taxes and can file using a 1040 ez, there is a minuscule chance you will ever be audited.
If you run a business, be more careful, but in this instance it actually provides more legitimate reasons to take such a deduction.
I've written off several trips abroad, but I did it as a business expense. I'm not sure how it would work on personal taxes.
The secret for fighting an audit: Documentation. Take tours of historic architecture and keep the receipts for the tour guides. EVERYTHING you spend is a deduction.
I have a book about taxes for small businesses that has this exact example in it. The book says that the architect can deduct any expenses that are directly related to his professional research, but not any side trips for leisure. If the trip is for mixed purposes then he's supposed to prorate his travel and lodging expenses so he's only deducting that percentage of the time during the trip that is dedicated to his work. Family members' expenses can't be deducted (unless the family member also works for the firm and is also traveling for business purposes). The book advises keeping a diary that is essentially a time sheet of how all waking hours were spent, as documentation for audit purposes.