For employers and their employees traveling for business this year, there are a number of considerations to keep in mind. Under the tax law, in order to claim deductions, certain requirements for out-of-town business travel within the United States must be met. The rules apply...

Abstract: Running a business requires that strong, supportable records be kept. Every expense that appears on a tax return might have to be defended if the IRS decides to audit the return. And failing to operate in a businesslike manner and keep good records might...

Many people are traveling again, for business and for pleasure. But as travel demand increases, so does travel-related fraud. This article describes how scam artists seek to use phone calls, emails and other means to take advantage of travelers — and offers tips to help...

Contrary to popular belief, no federal law prohibits multiple states from collecting tax on the same income. This article raises some important points to keep in mind for those who maintain residences in more than one state (or may soon do so). A sidebar looks...

With conference calls and Web meetings increasingly prevalent, business travel isn’t what it used to be. But many companies still send employees out on the road. This article describes important concepts related to travel, such as travel expenses as a fringe benefit, establishing an accountable...