Business Travel

Business Meals
Business meals are meals that are consumed during the course of business operations, and can include client entertainment, business meetings, and meals during travel. They are typically deductible expenses under certain tax regulations.
Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE)
Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE) refer to the daily allowance for meals and other related costs incurred by employees during business travel, as defined by the federal government.
Portal-to-Portal Pay
Compensation for all expenses incurred while traveling from door to door. Portal-to-portal pay is used in business organizations for business-related purposes, such as business travel where all expenses including transportation are covered.
Standard Mileage Method
The Standard Mileage Method permits an automobile business expense deduction based on a standard mileage rate. It allows taxpayers to deduct a specific amount per mile driven for various purposes.
Travel and Entertainment (T&E) Expenses
Travel and Entertainment (T&E) expenses are ordinary and necessary expenses incurred while traveling away from home for business purposes, subject to specific tax regulations.

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