topic Travel Expenses for a Speaker in Deductions & credits

Travel Expenses for a Speaker

eaglealliancegrp — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:20:04 GMT

I was asked to speak at a conference of a non Profit, I accepted at no cost/volunteered, are my travel (mileage and hotel) expenses deductible since I did not receive any compensation? If so where do I enter these cost?

Re: Travel Expenses for a Speaker

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:41:29 GMT

Check to see if the non-profit is on this list:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-is-a-qualified-charitable-organization/00/26938

If it is shown, then your expenses can be entered as a charity donation.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-is-a-qualified-charitable-organization/00/26938

Charity donations are itemized deductions that go on Schedule A. The charity donation has no effect unless all of your itemized deductions like mortgage interest, etc. exceed your standard deduction.

Re: Travel Expenses for a Speaker

MonikaK1 — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:57:34 GMT

You can deduct out-of-pocket expenses you incur when you perform work for a nonprofit organization as charitable donations. The charitable contribution mileage rate is 14 cents per mile. TurboTax provides entry screens for these expenses in the Charitable Donations section of Deductions & Credits.

See this TurboTax tips article for more information.