Business Purpose
Quick definition
Business purpose is the work-related reason for a trip or expense.
Full definition
A business purpose explains how a trip or expense relates to someone’s work. In a mileage log, it tells the reviewer why the driver made the trip.
For example, “Meeting with ABC Company to discuss a contract renewal” explains the business purpose more clearly than “Meeting” or “Work.”
Recording the purpose alongside the trip’s date, destination, and mileage helps support reimbursement requests and eligible tax deductions.
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