Listen "94. Case Study: Spring Break on Travel Points"
Episode Synopsis
Work With Erica Erica and her husband Ben Goode, CPA discuss the benefits of travel credit cards over cash back cards, emphasizing the savings on taxes and the accumulation of travel miles for personal use. The conversation includes a case study of their upcoming family vacation to Mexico, breaking down the points earned from Delta and Marriott credit cards, resulting in significant cost savings on flights and hotel stays. 05:11 Business Credit Cards: Travel Rewards vs. Cashback 06:52 IRS Guidelines on Frequent Flyer Miles 10:56 Case Study: Using Business Credit Cards for Personal Travel 16:16 Accumulating Hotel Points 16:36 Cost Breakdown of the Stay 17:29 Booking Strategies and Room Upgrades 18:13 Maximizing Value with Points 22:06 Accumulating Marriott Points 30:04 Final Takeaways and Travel Tips ____________________ Resources Referenced: IRS Frequent Flyer Announcement | https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/a-02-18.pdf Ep93 - Best Business Credit Cards: Travel Rewards vs Cash Back ____________________ Connect with Erica | LinkedIn | Website | Newsletter Connect with Ben | LinkedIn
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