A travel expense is a type of business expense. Therefore, you must be able to meet the general business expense requirements in order to claim a deduction. You can't deduct travel expenses to the extent that they are lavish or extravagantâthe expenses must be reasonable considering the facts and circumstances.
Penalties for filing a false police report vary by state and by the type of crime described in the report. In some cases, the filer is only in danger of being charged with a crime if the local police and prosecutor decide to pursue the case and it is later discovered that the report was false.
If the crime you reported was a misdemeanor, you can be charged with a misdemeanor. If you falsely reported a felony, you may be charged with a felony. If the report is a false report of a misdemeanor, Misdemeanor false reporting carries a potential sentence of up to 93 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $500. If the report is a false report of a felony, Felony false reporting carries a possible sentence of up to 4 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,000.