Hal_Al
Level 15

Deductions & credits

Volunteer expenses, including mileage, are deductible as a charitable contribution.  Enter as a cash contribution.  Mileage, including mileage from your home to and from the first church,  is deductible at the 14 cents/mile charity rate; not the 58 cent business rate.

 

Charitable deductions are only an itemized deduction. Until all you itemized deduction exceed your standard deduction ($12,200 single, $24,400 Married filing Jointly) you will see no benefit. Itemized deductions are instead of the standard deduction, not in addition to it.

 

If you are a paid music director, see the other replies.