TCC 108 - How to Claim Overseas Travel as a Tax Deduction
From The Chasers Channel - Empowering Small Business Owners to Achieve the Dreams They Are Chasing! by Chris Beks
March 28, 2026 · 8 min · Season 1 · Episode 108
About this episode
This episode explores how to navigate ATO rules for claiming overseas travel as a tax deduction for business purposes.
In this episode of The Chasers Channel , host Chris Beks —dives into the complexities of navigating ATO rules for international business travel. Many entrepreneurs treat overseas trips as a "grey area," but this episode strips away the guesswork to show you how to turn a boarding pass into a legitimate business deduction. Understand why the ATO ignores your "vibes" and focuses strictly on the primary purpose of your trip—maintaining or expanding professional knowledge. The 100% Airfare Myth: Learn the specific conditions under which you can claim your entire flight cost versus when you must apportion expenses for private side-trips. The "Plus One" Reality Check: Discover the tax implications of bringing a partner or family member along and how to handle shared costs like hotel rooms. Building Watertight Evidence: Get the breakdown on mandatory documentation, including the "Travel Diary" requirement for trips lasting six nights or more. Avoiding the "Incidental Trap": Why a 60-minute meeting in London won't justify a three-week European holiday in the eyes of the taxman.
People in this episode
Host: Chris Beks
Topics covered
- tax deductions
- international business travel
- ATO rules
- business expenses
- travel documentation
- tax implications
Keywords
- tax deduction
- international travel
- business trip
- ATO
- travel diary
- airfare
- shared costs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ATO
Places: London, Europe
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