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While some expenses related to medical mission trips might be deductible for your LLC, it's important to recognize that tax law distinguishes between business expenses and charitable contributions. As a business expense, the expense needs to be considered both ordinary and necessary for your independent medical practice. Some mission trip expenses that could potentially be considered as business expenses are: 1. Travel costs: If you can demonstrate the trip has a direct connection to your business or profession, such as expanding your practice's network, you may be able to deduct costs like airfare, lodging, transportation, and meals. 2. Continuing Education: If you attend workshops or conferences during the mission trip that contribute to your professional development and directly relate to your business, you may be able to deduct those costs. It's important to note that expenses considered purely as charitable contributions, such as donations for supplies or volunteering your time, are not deductible as business expenses. Such charitable expenses may be deducted on your personal tax return if they meet specific IRS requirements and the organization you're contributing to is a qualified charitable organization. Keep detailed records of the expenses you think may qualify for deduction and consult a tax professional to double-check if they can be claimed as business expenses for your independent medical practice LLC.