I drive 234 total miles each month for drill in the Army National Guard. Can I use that as mileage expense?

[MargaretL]

You can.

1. Federal Taxes

2. Deductions & Credits

3. Employment Expenses, select Job-Related Expenses - continue through the interview, Select Yes to Any special situations and enter your expenses under Military reservist travel expenses.

Note: You can deduct travel expenses for your reserve duties if you traveled more than 100 miles from your home to perform these duties. Deductible travel expenses include:

 - Airline, train, or bus tickets

 - Automobile mileage

 - Hotel or Motel expenses

 - Meals and incidental expenses

You are considered a United States Armed Forces Reservist if you're a reserve member for any of the following:

 - Army

 - Navy

 - Marines Corps.

 - Air Force

 - Coast Guard

 - Army National Guard

 - Air National Guard

 - Reserve Corps. of the Public Health Service