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

[MargaretL]

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:

1. Federal Taxes
2. Deductions & Credits
3. 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:

1. Federal Taxes
2. Wages & Income
3. Business Items
4. 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:

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

edited 2/26/2017

[re2boys]

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.

[MargaretL]

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/C...>