Can you claim travel costs for attending a scientific meeting (of which you are a member) after retirement

richard-e-johnso · ‎June 5, 2019

I am a member of medical & scientific societies. I am retired, Can I deduct cost of attending a meeting?

MichaelL1 · ‎June 5, 2019

Unfortunately you have no valid business reason per the IRS.

Internal Revenue code section 162, says it has to have a business purpose and due to being retired, there is no where on your return to deduct it.

Sorry.

MichaelL1 · ‎June 5, 2019

Unfortunately you have no valid business reason per the IRS.

Internal Revenue code section 162, says it has to have a business purpose and due to being retired, there is no where on your return to deduct it.

Sorry.

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