Can I deduct travel costs for work?

Travel costs for work are deductible if they are directly related to your business or trade. This includes transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses incurred while traveling away from your tax home overnight. However, personal travel expenses or costs incurred for personal reasons are not deductible. For example, if you attend a conference related to your business, the travel costs to and from the conference location, as well as lodging and meals during the conference, are deductible. If you extend your stay for a vacation, the additional costs are not deductible.