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If I drive my Girl Scout troop and their cookies to various cookie booths can the mileage be a deduction?

 
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JulieH1
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If I drive my Girl Scout troop and their cookies to various cookie booths can the mileage be a deduction?

Yes.

 Here’s what the IRS says about mileage:

  • First, you’re eligible to deduct the cost of driving to and from the volunteer work, which would include most GSA activities.
  • You have two options here:
  • You can deduct parking and tolls, so add that to the amount you claim under either method above.
  • As a reminder, you cannot deduct any expenses, mileage included, that were repaid to you by your unit, district, council or anyone else.
  • You also cannot deduct insurance or depreciation on the car.

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JulieH1
New Member

If I drive my Girl Scout troop and their cookies to various cookie booths can the mileage be a deduction?

Yes.

 Here’s what the IRS says about mileage:

  • First, you’re eligible to deduct the cost of driving to and from the volunteer work, which would include most GSA activities.
  • You have two options here:
  • You can deduct parking and tolls, so add that to the amount you claim under either method above.
  • As a reminder, you cannot deduct any expenses, mileage included, that were repaid to you by your unit, district, council or anyone else.
  • You also cannot deduct insurance or depreciation on the car.

If I drive my Girl Scout troop and their cookies to various cookie booths can the mileage be a deduction?

What if I am a parent and drive my children around to cookie sales. This supports non-profit charity activities?

CatinaT1
Expert Alumni

If I drive my Girl Scout troop and their cookies to various cookie booths can the mileage be a deduction?

Unfortunately no.  You would have to be an actual Girl Scout Troop Volunteer.

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