04/07/2026
✈️ Can you write off your vacation?
Short answer: Sometimes — if you do it right.
Here’s how the IRS looks at travel expenses:
👉 It all comes down to the PRIMARY purpose of your trip
Is it mostly business… or mostly personal?
📌 Two rules you need to know:
✔️ 7-Day Rule (International Travel)
If your trip is 7 days or less (not counting travel days):
➡️ You can usually deduct 100% of your airfare
—even if you mix in some personal time.
✔️ 75% Business Rule
If your trip is longer than 7 days:
➡️ You can still deduct full airfare if 75%+ of your days are business-related
If not?
❌ You can only deduct the business portion
💼 What you CAN deduct (if qualified):
✔️ Flights (full or partial)
✔️ Hotels (business days only)
✔️ Meals (50% or per diem)
✔️ Uber, taxis, transportation
✔️ Costs tied to your business (content, events, etc.)
📊 Example:
10-day trip:
• 8 business + 2 personal → ✅ Full airfare deductible
• 4 business + 6 personal → ❌ Only 40% deductible
💡 Important:
If you’re mixing business with vacation,
👉 documentation is everything
(Think receipts, emails, agendas, proof of work)
If you’re not sure how to structure your trip the right way, message me — I’ll help you maximize what you can legally deduct.