Is the mileage for a mission trip deductible for the IRS?

Answer by  Chaneygirl (1755)

Yes, it is deductible. You will need to be able to itemize in order to get the benefit of this deduction. It is deductible as charitable mileage on schedule A.

Answer by  cgroverla (516)

If you volunteer your services for a recognized US charity, and you pay travel expenses in order to do your volunteer service, your travel expenses may be deducted on your tax return as a charitable contribution. If you drive your vehicle you may deduct actual expenses or 14 cents per mile.

Answer by  Melissa101010 (4405)

Yes a mission trip is deductible for the IRS because mission is a donation and you are going to help others for free.

Answer by  Att4372 (1704)

If the trip is for charity, your can deduct mileage at the charitable rate. You get 14 cents per mile. If the trip is for general religion (you went to some religious service in another state), it's not chartity and non-deductable.

Answer by  starke59 (15)

No, mileage for a mission trip is not deductible, as you are doing something that is a personal and religious choice and not something that contributes to the economy, thus there is no reason why the government should or will give you money for it.