Employers can deduct travel expenses paid or incurred during a temporary work assignment if the assignment length does not exceed one year. Employees may obtain a cash withdrawal when it is the only means of paying for travel expenses.This chapter establishes VA's financial policies regarding the reimbursement of authorized miscellaneous travel and transportation-related expenses. 1508.1. Traveling expenses on business of town, city or county. A TA specifying the maximum dollar amount of travel expenses to be reimbursed is required to be completed in VA's travel system using the Type Code, "NTE". Gov or call 804.367.2486. You can deduct a part of your medical and dental expenses, and amounts you paid for certain taxes, interest, contributions, and other expenses. Travelers must submit an Expense Report within fourteen (14) calendar days of completion of a trip for which a travel advance was obtained. Supervisor Approvals. Travel expenses you incur in connection with acquiring or starting a new business are not deductible as business expenses.