Business Travel Expenses Calculator 2026

Step 1 - Trip Information

Destination Country

Destinations on the high-cost list receive an automatic 25% ceiling uplift on lodging and per-diem.

Tax Year

Business Travel Days

Business days only, excluding vacation/personal days.

USD / ILS Exchange Rate (Optional)

To display results in Israeli Shekels (ILS).

Expenses paid by employer or Ltd company (calculates 45% excess expense tax)

Step 2 - Actual Expenses (in USD)

Flight - Actual Ticket Cost

Flight Class

If flying First Class - price of Business Class ticket on same flight

Number of Lodging Nights

Total Actual Lodging Cost

Actual Per-Diem Expenses (Meals, local transit, tips - defaults to full statutory ceiling if blank)

Claiming lodging expenses (determines per-diem ceiling bracket)

Car Rental - Total Actual Cost

Car Rental Days

Children Education - Months (Relocation / stays exceeding 10 consecutive months)

Actual Monthly Tuition per Child

Number of Children under Age 18

Results - Deductible vs. Excess Expenses

Category	Actual ($)	Deductible ($)	Excess ($)

Calculation is illustrative and does not constitute formal tax advice. Ceilings are set in accordance with the Income Tax Regulations (Deduction of Specified Expenses), 1972. Per-diem expenses do not require receipts up to the statutory cap; flights and hotels require receipts and proof of business purpose.

Statutory Ceilings Summary (2026)

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