Tax question

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Specializes in Pedi ED /pedi med surg.

Hey guys! I was wondering if I rent a car while I visit home, would I be able to claim that on my taxes? Ill only be there for a week and need to drive everywhere and see everybody/check on my condo. Has anyone else rented a car while they visited home?

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PACU.

Probably not.

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Specializes in Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

I would take your receipts to your tax preparer and ask. I was shocked at everything that I could deduct when I was traveling.

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No, expenses at home cannot be business expenses generally, especially when you are at home. For example, you might be able to deduct a house sitting expense, but could you do that while at home? I'm curious about "checking on your condo". Have you rented it?

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Specializes in ED/trauma.

That's a great question. I'd suggested you ask it here TravelTax ask us a question and then let us know. I'm curious also, as I'm planning on doing the same thing. Based on some of the information I've read, I'd assumed it was acceptable -- because I have a personal vehicle that I'll be leaving at my work location, but I'll also be working when I'm home. Seems to meet the "duplicative expenses" requirement.

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No, it is not a duplicated expense. You are not working when you are home, exactly what is the duplicated expense? Even if you were to work, you cannot claim a business expense for an abandoned car! That was a personal choice, not a necessary one.

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