You can also expense costs incurred while en route, such as baggage fees. And, if you are waiting at an airport or train station, any meal costs, snacks, or drinks would also qualify as business-related expenses.

Yes, travel meals remain a deductible business expense in 2026, though the specific tax laws (under recent updates like the OBBBA) have become more complex. Generally, you can deduct 50% of the cost of meals consumed while traveling away from home for business purposes. To qualify, the trip must be long enough to require "sleep or rest," and the meal cannot be "lavish or extravagant" under the circumstances. It is crucial to maintain detailed records, including the date, location, amount, and the business reason for the trip. Certain transportation workers, such as airline crews and long-haul truckers, may still be eligible for a higher deduction of up to 80%. While the 100% deduction for restaurant meals seen in previous years has largely expired for most businesses, travel-related food costs remain a core component of business tax planning for the self-employed and corporations alike.