He noted that the IRS has very specific documentation requirements, particularly for travel and entertainment expenses, and faulted accountants for not properly schooling clients like the Kersees in how to keep such records.

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For IRS Publication 463, Travel, Entertainment, Gift and Car Expenses, with all the details, click here.

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