Thinking of starting a travel blog so you can write off all your family vacations? Think again. The IRS posts specific requirements that dictate whether your blog is a business or a hobby. Business expenses, including travel, also need to be considered"ordinary and necessary" to qualify. Many travel expenses fall into a gray area. Some of your website expenses can usually be taken as business expenses no matter how profitable you are.
Thinking of starting a travel blog so you can write off all your family vacations? Think again. The IRS posts specific requirements that dictate whether your blog is a business or a hobby. Business expenses, including travel, also need to be considered"ordinary and necessary" to qualify. Many travel expenses fall into a gray area. Some of your website expenses can usually be taken as business expenses no matter how profitable you are.