For those who do not have a reimbursement plan for mileage, or for those who have some mileage that they pay for out of pocket, here are some quick tips about claiming mileage as a deduction:
- You cannot deduct normal commuting expenses to and from your main church/regular place of work.
- If you make a ministry-related stop during your commute, the mileage to that second location can be deductible, even though the commute is not.
- You can deduct travel expenses and mileage to any temporary or short-term work location. If you do not have a regular place of business (like a travelling minister), then you can only deduct transportation expenses to temporary locations outside your home metropolitan area.
- If you are serving two churches, the mileage to drive between these two locations is deductible.
- You must keep a mileage log in order to claim any deduction for any unreimbursed mileage.
Clergy Financial Resources reviews mileage deductions as part of the 1040 filing process. If you would like CFR to prepare your 1040 return, visit our website at https://www.clergyfinancial.com/services/clergy-tax-preparation/ for more details.
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