I can deduct for mileage to volunteer to help at a food bank?

[dawinr75]

Can I deduct the airplane ticket I paid to volunteer in another country?

[Marketstar]

Yes, you can deduct 14 cents per mile for vehicle travel in the service of your food bank.

You can also deduct the airplane ticket to volunteer in another country as long as there was no significant element of recreation to your trip.

In both cases for your expenses to be deductible, you must work for an IRS qualified charity.

See IRS Qualified Charity List