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Posted by Phil Marti on June 23, 2008, 3:56 pm
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"R. Pile" wrote:
> Individual is on the Board of Directors for the local community
> college. She receives no stipend, salary or other compensation for
> that job, but she is required to attend Board meetings, graduation
> ceremonies and an annual out-of-town overnight retreat. She drives
> about 600 miles a year for these events. Can she claim mileage and
> the cost of food and lodging at the retreat as business expenses?
Nothing as a business expense, but possibly a charitable contribution. See
out of pocket expenses in Publication 526.
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Phil Marti
Clarksburg, MD
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