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Can I deduct these travel expenses?

Discussion in 'Trucker Taxes and Truck Financing' started by CAPTransport, Jun 28, 2021.

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  1. Jun 28, 2021 #1
    CAPTransport

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    I run a lot of Midwest and within a year we might move to New York City. My soon to be wife is from there and wants to move back.

    I don’t drive in the northeast. Not for a million dollars do those people deserve anything delivered to them.

    I’m considering storing my truck in Chicago or somewhere around the area and taking a flight home for when I go home. I know I can deduct the storage fees for my truck but can I deduct my travel expenses for the airline tickets and Ubers to and from the airports?
     
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  3. Jun 28, 2021 #2
    jason6541

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    I would think you could as it’s travel expenses.
     
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    Numb

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    you're moving back to NYC from NC???

    as a former New Yorker, upstate, no thnx, too expensive!
     
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  5. Jun 29, 2021 #4
    p608

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    I think a new girlfriend is in order.
     
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  7. Jun 29, 2021 #5
    Accidental Trucker

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    It’s probably going to be looked at as a commute, and not deductible. But consult a tax professional.
     
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  8. Jun 29, 2021 #6
    mtoo

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    I agree with @Accidental Trucker, it's commute, you don't get to deduct transportation expenses going to your job. I'm sure you can find a "professional" that will do it but it won't stand up in an audit.

    Just my opinion. Read and study IRS publications, they are free and full of information.
     
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  9. Jun 30, 2021 #7
    Ridgeline

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    No you can’t, it isn’t a business expense and will be disallowed in an audit.

    As for moving, I would give her an ultimatum, no nyc period or See you later!

    that’s just mental, the crime rate is horrible, the taxes are worst. You would be better off moving to the ghetto of Detroit than to live in nyc.
     
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  10. Jul 11, 2021 #8
    markealy

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    Nope ...now if your going home for business then yes irs clear on this
     
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  11. Jul 11, 2021 #9
    Gsm

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    Nyc blows... long Island is beautiful
     
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  12. Jul 11, 2021 #10
    markealy

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    Can't believe someone is going to pay those taxes
     
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