how to claim for networking events which also have training elements?

[wonderland78]

So there's an animation expo coming up that I'd like to figure out how to best claim on against my taxes.

I gather that networking events can be deducted but only at 50%

But I'm trying to really nail down what kind of expense this is because the event also has seminars and training (which can be 100% deductible, right?) and I think they're all part of the main entry fee so couldn't be singled out separately.

[vangogh]

First know that I'm not a tax expert by any means so that this with a grain of salt. I think you could call this training and not a networking event. While you may end up networking at the event, I'm guessing the organizers of the expo don't think of it as a networking event. If you're going there for seminars and get training then I think you'd be justified in treating the event that way for the purposes of taxes.