When you have remote income, what all can you count as a travel expense?

Welcome to @rvthomas91.

I have some information about travel expenses. You have the option to choose what travel expense account you're going to record your expenses. However, it would be best to consult your accountant first. This way, your book is accurate.

If you don't have an accountant, you can check out our website to find one: Find a ProAdvisor.

To create an account:

1. Go to Accounting.
2. Select Chart of Accounts.
3. Tap New. Enter the Account info for your expense.
4. Click Save and Close.

See these guides for details: 

• Add an account to your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

• Learn about account detail types on the chart of accounts.

I've also added this link in case you need help categorizing online bank transactions.

Feel free to reply anytime if you have follow-up questions or concerns with travel expenses. I'm more than happy to assist you. Take care and have a wonderful day ahead.

@rvthomas91 

If you don't have to travel, it's not deductible.  Only necessary travel expenses are deductible.

Here's what the IRS says:

Travel expenses are the ordinary and necessary expenses of traveling away from home for your business, profession, or job. You can't deduct expenses that are lavish or extravagant, or that are for personal purposes.

You're traveling away from home if your duties require you to be away from the general area of your tax home for a period substantially longer than an ordinary day's work, and you need to get sleep or rest to meet the demands of your work while away.