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MAFlatt Asked January 2017

Can my travel expenses be deducted?

I have power of attorney for both of my parents and am fiduciary for my dad.  They live in assisted living and I live 5 hours away. I make monthly trips to take care of banking and other needs. Can my travel expenses be deducted?

pamstegma Jan 2017
For you federal return, only business mileage is deductible. Technically, this is not a business, it does not generate a wage or revenue of any kind. Read IRS publication 463 for rules.

gladimhere Jan 2017
Your parents should be paying you those expenses. Give them a bill each month so you have a paper trail.

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