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NCL America
Pride of Aloha & Pride of America
Hawaii, 3, 4 and 7 Night Cruise Options
Tax Comparisons: Q & A
Q: What is the benefit of having a meeting on a US-flagged cruise ship versus a foreign-flagged cruise ship?
A: The cost of meetings held aboard US-flagged cruise ships can be fully deductible for tax purposes.
Q: How does the IRS determine if a meeting can be written off at a US hotel or US flagged ship?
A: Main purpose must be business.
Q: What constitutes a meeting for tax purposes?
A: The meeting, seminar or convention must be primarily for "business purposes" in order to claim any tax deduction. This would apply for Corporate as well as Association meetings. Please consult your tax advisor for travel expense deductibility requirements and limitations.
Q: What does the IRS mean by "business purpose" of meeting (listed in question above)?
A: The meeting must be directly related to the participant's trade or business. If the meeting, seminar or convention is for any other purpose (ie. investment, political, social) these expenses may not be deducted.
Q: Are the costs associated with a spouse or companion deductible as part of the meeting cost for Pride of America or Pride of Aloha or a US Hotel?
A: No, participants only.
Q: Does the $2,000 maximum deduction per participant per year vary based on the cruise length?
A: No, the maximum deduction per participant per year is $2,000 regardless of cruise length.
Q: Are there any other US-flagged cruise ships in the market?
A: Yes, however they are small riverboat, coastal cruising ships whose capacities are under 400 passengers.
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