Away From Home Overnight

For purposes of deducting travel expenses, a trip away from one's tax home for a period longer than an ordinary work day, during which time one is released from duty to obtain rest.

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You can pay your employees pounds 5 tax free each time they need to stay away from home overnight.

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This rule applies when travel keeps an employee away from home overnight - unless the employee is a driver instead of a passenger.

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However, a taxpayer may deduct these costs while he or she is away from home overnight for business purposes.