Traveling for Business with Your Spouse
If you're a business owner, you may have upcoming business trips on your agenda. The idea of taking your spouse along may seem like a bonus, allowing you to combine business with pleasure. Just be aware that while your own necessary expenses are generally deductible, the same may not be true for the costs incurred to have your spouse travel with you. His or her travel costs are only deductible to the extent they meet strict IRS rules. Chances are, the deduction will be limited at best. Here's what you need to know.