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Mahayatrika
March 13, 2025
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Travel expense to promote an educational event

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I attended a university event that was arranged to promote an educational program. I was not reimbursed and did not have any personal gain. Is the travel expense (airline, hotel, and car rental) tax deductible?

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    DawnC
    DawnC
    March 13, 2025

    Not unless you are self-employed and the trip was business related.  

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      MahayatrikaAuthor
      March 13, 2025

      Thanks. I am retired. And i did this to help out my professional organization which is 503(C). Does it make a difference?

      VictoriaD75
      VictoriaD75
      March 13, 2025

      Unfortunately, no. There are no personal deductions for business-related travel, even if it is to benefit a nonprofit organization. 

       

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