<prompt> Human: So I was on vacation and I had an emergency come up with a former employer that required me to work as a 1099 contractor for a month.Part of the contract included him paying for travel and accommodationsI had to cancel a flighthotel, and book an airbnb. So in the contract it is written Expenses. Client will reimburse Consultant for the following expenses: Travel and Accommodations: 860.00Is that 860 going to be taxed? How do I make sure it wont be taxed since I am going to be spending it on accommodation and reimbursements from my cancellations?  <response>: Save your receipts. You deduct the 860 in business expenses from your income. 