Travel Expenses and Taxes: How to Maximize Deductions and Stay Compliant
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Taxes - Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Tax Institute | IRS Approved | Tax
- Faculty:
- Steven C. Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
This program reviews the statutory and regulatory guidance as they relate to fringe benefits. There will be an emphasis on entertainment, meals and business transportation expenses, including qualified employer-provided parking, with a focus on planning opportunities. Recent federal tax legislation, cases and rulings will also be addressed.
*Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
Basic Course Information
Major Subjects- Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expense
- Strategies to deduct business entertainment expenses
- Deductibility of meals
- Situations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reduction
- How to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parking
- Proper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expenditures
- The four steps to analyze business expenses
- The latest federal legislation, cases and rulings
Learning Objectives
- Apply guidance of the "big picture" of qualified deductible expenses and strategies and guidance on what to do and when to do it
- Identify key compliance issues when reporting business travel expenses
Course Materials
IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_Updated_2_2025 (442.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Travel Expenses and Taxes: How to Maximize Deductions and Stay Compliant Handout (7.5 MB) | Available after Purchase |
IRS Credit Instructions (267 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Steven C. Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD Related Seminars and Products
Steven C. Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD is President of Federal Tax Workshops, Inc., East Lansing, Michigan, where for the past 36 years, his organization has prepared continuing professional education materials and presented seminars for accountants and attorneys throughout the United States. He is nationally known for his knowledge of the financial, accounting, and tax problems of the closely held business. He has published numerous articles on these topics. In addition, Steve is a Professor of Accounting at Michigan State University, East Lansing, where he teaches tax accounting and was nominated in 2004 for the "Educator of the Year Award." He obtained his PhD in accounting, law degree and an undergraduate accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a member of the Michigan Association of CPAs, Wisconsin Bar Association, The American Accounting Association, AICPA, American Tax Association, and Hawaii Association of Public Accountants.
Dates
Fri, May 09, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:48am MDT
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Thu, May 29, 2025 - 05:00pm to 06:48pm MDT
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Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:48pm MDT
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:48pm MDT
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:48pm MDT
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:48am MDT
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:48am MDT
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:48pm MDT
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:48pm MDT
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Wed, Sep 10, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:48pm MDT
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Tue, Sep 23, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:48am MDT
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Thu, Oct 09, 2025 - 05:00pm to 06:48pm MDT
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Tue, Oct 28, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:48pm MDT
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Mon, Nov 03, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:48pm MST
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Tue, Nov 18, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:48pm MST
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Tue, Dec 02, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:48am MST
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Fri, Dec 12, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:48am MST
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:48pm MST
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Fri, Jan 09, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:48pm MST
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 - 05:00pm to 06:48pm MST
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Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:48am MST
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:48am MST
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Fri, Mar 06, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:48pm MST
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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:48pm MDT
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Tue, Apr 07, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:48pm MDT
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:48am MDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites Basic working knowledge of business taxation and fringe benefit expense reportingAdvanced Preparation
None
Designed For CPAs in public practice and industry seeking the latest developments on reporting business travel expenses
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Yellow Book No
Course Developer Federal Tax Workshop
Date Added to Catalog 03/11/2025
Additional Information
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Instructional Delivery Method Live Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
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