A self-employed taxpayer who lives and works in Kansas City travels to Chicago on an eight-day business trip.
While in Chicago, taxpayer uses the hotel valet service to have some laundry done. The valet charge is a nondeductible personal travel expense.

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The valet charge is a deductible business expense because it is incurred while the taxpayer is on a business trip.

A Self-Employed Taxpayer Who Lives and Works in Kansas City