Transportation expenses—including parking and tolls—for volunteer work (including nonprofit board meetings) are considered charitable donations and may be deducted from your income taxes.
The rate per mile, however, is lower: 14 cents per mile.
The IRS considers miles driven in service of registered charities to be a charitable contribution as long as the charity doesn't reimburse the volunteer. As a result, volunteers can deduct it on Schedule A (Form 1040) along with any qualifying cash donations and other expenses.
