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

[richard-e-johnso]

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

[MichaelL1 · Accepted solution]

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.