Semaria Consulting

Certified Fraud Examiner, Forensic Accountant & Former IRS Agent

Call: 718-531-1105
DrFraud.com   |   IRSAudit.com
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Ron Semaria
    • Awards & Citations
    • Volunteer Work
    • Contact Information
  • Services
  • Tax Basics
  • Affiliations
  • Press Releases
  • News Articles
    • News Articles
    • Tax Q&A
    • News Article Index
  • Call: 718-531-1105
  • LinkedIn

Deducting Commuting Costs

Deducting Commuting Costs

Pickup TruckYou can’t deduct the cost of transporting tools, equipment or other materials by car if you would normally have commuted in the car. If you regularly take mass transit to work, you can deduct the additional cost of transportation.

For example, an electrician who takes his tools to a work site was allowed to deduct car expenses, since he usually used public transportation. (Grayson, TC Memo 1977-304).

Similarly, a taxpayer was allowed to deduct the excess cost of carrying tools in a pickup truck when his passenger car would not have been able to withstand the extra weight. (Poll, TC Memo 1977-20).

If you have any questions or require further info please call 718-531-1105 or send an email.
This web site and these articles are not tax or legal advice and are not intended as tax or legal advice. They are intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information and are not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This web site and these articles are based on United States law. You should consult with an accountant or lawyer familiar with the issues. This web site and the articles contained on this web site are not solicitations.

Filed Under: News Articles Tagged With: business expense, commuting, commuting costs, deduction, deductions, local travel, travel

You may also be interested in

  • Gambling Proceeds – How To Deduct Gambling Losses

    Gambling Proceeds – How To Deduct Gambling Losses

  • Write Off Your Swimming Pool

    Write Off Your Swimming Pool

  • What are some of the most significant changes in the TCJA for businesses?

    What are some of the most significant changes in the TCJA for businesses?

  • What types of property are eligible for the Section 1031 exchange?

    What types of property are eligible for the Section 1031 exchange?

Search

Recent News Articles

  • 9/11 is a special day
  • How can our organization arrange corporate sponsorships and avoid paying UBIT?
  • What are the current IRS interest rates for tax underpayments and overpayments?
  • What are the 2019 deductible mileage rates for business driving and other purposes?
  • What types of property are eligible for the Section 1031 exchange?
Index Of All News Articles

More Information

Privacy Policy
Links
RSS Feed
Sitemap
Disclaimer

Contact Info:

Ronald Semaria
Semaria Consulting
1408 East 66th St
Brooklyn, NY 11234
Email: info@semaria.com
LinkedIn

Phone Numbers:

Phone: 718-531-1105
Toll-Free: 866-531-1105
Toll-Free: 888-IRSAUDIT
Toll-Free: 888-RONTAXES
Fax: 718-444-7152

Websites:

www.Semaria.com
www.DrFraud.com
www.IRSAudit.com
Copyright © Semaria Consulting 1970-2019