Can you deduct mileage, expenses for meals and lodging that you incurred traveling for a religious retreat/conference?

nanasaved — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:44:38 GMT

Can you deduct mileage, expenses for meals and lodging that you incurred traveling for a religious retreat/conference even if you simply attending and performing any religious work?

You can't deduct your travel expenses in attending a chur...

DianeW — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:44:39 GMT

You can't deduct your travel expenses in attending a church convention if you go only as a member of your church rather than as a chosen representative. You can, however, deduct unreimbursed expenses that are directly connected with giving services for your church during the convention."

" Conventions . (IRS Publication 17) Click here for IRS Publication 17
If a qualified organization selects you to attend a convention as its representative, you can deduct unreimbursed expenses for travel, including reasonable amounts for meals and lodging, while away from home overnight in connection with the convention.

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Can you deduct mileage, expenses for meals and lodging that you incurred traveling for a religious retreat/conference?

You can't deduct your travel expenses in attending a chur...