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Rules Governing Lodging Away from Home Will Be Liberalized

The IRS and Treasury intend to amend regulations under Sec. 262, relating to the deductibility of lodging expenses. Background Sec. 162(a) allows as a deduction all the ordinary and necessary business expenses paid or incurred during the tax year in carrying on any trade or business. Sec. 162(a)(2) provides that