Hi wdswmn13:
I understand your position completely, and you're very welcome for the information. I agree that often the tax laws just don't make good logical sense . . . but that's largely because they're mostly drafted in a political climate, and for reasons other than purely economic policy. I write that without advocating for any position or taking any particular point of view. As an income tax professional, though, I long ago learned to embrace the irrational. Nevertheless, the rules are the rules. Perhaps in the future, Spokane will be able to have their residents officially added to those in the RTA, and you'll be able to deduct something for the "ferry" charge on your tax return.
Best Regards
