Ask the taxgirl: Mileage
Taxpayer asks:
What is the rule for claiming mileage for work on your taxes? I thought you could only claim it if your job sends you somewhere besides your normal daily commute, like if you have to travel to attend a meeting. My husband says that everybody on his job claims mileage for every travel to and from work.
Taxgirl says:
Your husband is mistaken. Commuting mileage expenses are not allowable as deductions.
Mileage is generally allowed, as you stated, for travel which is job-related but not a daily commute (i.e. mileage to a conference would be allowable).
Like any good lawyer, I need to add a disclaimer: Unfortunately, it is impossible to give comprehensive tax advice over the internet, no matter how well researched or written. Before relying on any information given on this site, contact a tax professional to discuss your particular situation.
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