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  • Sep 21, 2007, 09:53 PM
    MrA2u1
    Schedule C - 1099 Deductions
    I work full time for a company on a W2. I got hired to work on Saturday nights as a consultant on a 1099. The contract is for 5 months. I must travel out of state for this 2nd job. I do research out of my house to prepare for the consulting job throughout the week. Most of the time I will drive but sometimes I will fly. Is my mileage or airfare 100% deductable on Schedule C? I'm confused because I have read where the first and last trip of the day may not be deductable and I only make the 1 trip on Saturday morning and then back on Sunday day. How about meals? There is no entertainment, only personal meals.
    Thanks for your help.
  • Sep 22, 2007, 01:07 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Yes, BOTH the mileage and airfare is deductible (mileage rate is 44.5 cents per mile). The first/last day rule does not apply in your case.

    Meals are only 50% deductible.

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