Travel Status Requires That the Taxpayer Be Away from Home

question 96

Essay

Travel status requires that the taxpayer be away from home overnight.

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Definitions:

Freight

The charge paid for transport of goods, typically either by land, sea, or air.

FOB Destination

A shipping term indicating that the sale is considered complete and the goods owned by the buyer upon arrival at the buyer's location.

Credit Memo

A document issued by a seller to a buyer, reducing the amount owed, typically due to a return or refund.

Debit Delivery Expense

An accounting entry that increases the expense account related to the cost incurred for delivering goods or services.