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June 1, 2019
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I ran a half marathon for a charity and wore their shirt can i write off the mileage and travel costs to get me to the event?

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June 1, 2019

Unfortunately, no.  The IRS will allow taxpayers to deduct travel costs in connection with volunteering for a charity, but costs associated with attending a fund raiser are considered nondeductible personal expenses.