Is can you deduct travel expenses for work a valid tax write-off?

Travel expenses are deductible when they are incurred while traveling away from your tax home for business purposes. This includes costs such as transportation, lodging, and meals. To qualify, the travel must be primarily for business, and the expenses must be ordinary (common and accepted in your trade) and necessary (helpful and appropriate for your business). Personal travel or commuting expenses from home to your regular place of business are not deductible. For example, if a freelance consultant travels to another city for a client meeting, the airfare, hotel, and meals can be deductible. However, if they extend their stay for a vacation, only the business portion of the trip is deductible.