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Recordkeeping
Travel and entertainment expenses that are an ordinary and necessary part of your business may not be deducted, unless you meet specific substantiation requirements. The tax law specifically disallows an otherwise allowable deduction for any expense for traveling, entertainment, gifts or listed property, unless these expenses are substantiated either through "adequate records" or "sufficient evidence corroborating the taxpayer's own statement." Maintaining "adequate records" is clearly the preferable approach. This rule also applies to deductions for entertainment facilities.
You are required to maintain documentary evidence, such as a diary, log, statement of expense, account book, or similar business records, for (1) any lodging expenditure, and (2) any other expenditure of $25 or more.
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