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Can I deduct living expenses on temporary assignment away from the area where I live and work?

April 26, 2017area assignment away deduct expenses live Living Temporary

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Can I deduct living expenses on temporary assignment away from the area where I live and work?

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A. Yes. Living expenses at the temporary work site are away from home travel expenses. An assignment is temporary if it s expected to last no more than a year. If it s expected to last more than a year, the new area is your tax home, so you can t deduct expenses there as away from home travel.