plumr12 Posted March 31, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Any intrest in a plumbing, backflow, sprinkler ect. cruise. Perhaps learn something new from others. Tax write off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted March 31, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I have been on many TRANSATLANTIC cruises. They have assorted lecturers. Once had a married couple who did a start to finish how to build a house.We sat around a conference table since only 12 people attended.Plumbing lecturer is a bit restricted I would think. Lecturer gets free cabin; do not know about his guest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumr12 Posted March 31, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Was'nt looking to be a guest speaker or to get a "free" cruise, just tired of small trade shows and mini conventions being held in Ohio, Kansas and Nevada ect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted March 31, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 31, 2011 So you want to write off a regular cruise as a business expense? Thats stretching it, dont you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumr12 Posted April 1, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted April 1, 2011 No, I don't think it's a stretch. Could have meet and greet, conduct some training, have a few speakers and a product demo. Not much different than a hotel and golf outing in Arizona. I met a guy on a cruise and he closed the business and all employees attended the onboard training sessions. Although it's a little early since this is a new thread, I guess I could speak to a CPA about tax issues if this is a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted April 11, 2011 #6 Share Posted April 11, 2011 We have a plumbing company, and we'd love to go on a cruise offered by Delta, AO Smith, or a group of suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithinc49 Posted May 12, 2011 #7 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Definitely consult your CPA. It's not unheard of, but there are definite rules regarding the tax deductibility of a cruise even if for meetings and lectures. I think there are even rules surrounding the requirement of it being a US flagged ship only visiting US ports. I'm going off memory here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD Cruzr Posted July 21, 2011 #8 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Any affinity group makes a GREAT Cruise. From Basket Weavers to Plumbers - ha ha ha! The key is marketing, or getting the word out to a large enough group of attendees to make it worth while for the suppliers to send rep's on board and conduct trade show/seminar/classes, etc. I have done MANY groups and as long as you have a large enough audience, you can make it work. In terms if the tax benefit, if properly conducted, there is DEFINITELY a good arguement for a tax deduction on at least part of the voyage fare. Check with your CPA, but I have taken write offs for group cruises I have attended! Wife of a long line of Plumbers, Adele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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