topic I am a coach for a non-profit softball organization. How do I notate my miles for multiple tournament travel and hotel expenses? in Deductions & credits

I am a coach for a non-profit softball organization. How do I notate my miles for multiple tournament travel and hotel expenses?

mcfraley — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:28:44 GMT

Your travel deduction depends on how your are paid for yo...

MargaretL — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:28:46 GMT

Your travel deduction depends on how your are paid for your coaching (and if you are getting paid):

If you travel on voluntary basis and are not paid for your services - the deduction is a charitable contribution if the organization qualifies as a qualified charitable organization:

Federal Taxes
Deductions & Credits
Charitable Donations, select Donations to Charity in 2016; once charity name is entered, select Mileage and travel expenses; enter total cost for your travel.

If the organization pays you and you receive form 1099-Misc (or just cash) you are considered to be self employed (as if you own a business)Your travel is reported as a business expense against your business income:

Federal Taxes
Wages & Income
Business Items
Business Income and Expenses (Sch C)- you may be asked to upgrade to Self-Employed version

If the organization pays you as if your are en employee and you receive W-2 (very uncommon) - you would deduct your travel as a job-related expense:

Federal Taxes
Deductions & Credits (you may have to select See all tax breaks)
Employment Expenses
Job-Expenses for W-2 Income

edited 2/26/2017

You can only take a charitable deduction if the organizat...

re2boys — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:28:47 GMT

You can only take a charitable deduction if the organization is a 501c3, ie, a charity. A non-profit is NOT necessarily a charity. It can be, but I've been a treasurer for several non-profits, and most did not qualify as charities.

Thank you for the comment. Here's a link to check if the...

MargaretL — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:28:49 GMT

Thank you for the comment. Here's a link to check if the organization qualifies:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Exempt-Organizations-Select-Check">https://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Exempt-Organizations-Select-Check</a>