Is my mileage to/from casinos deductible if I am a professional gambler?

WW2262 · ‎June 5, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 5, 2019

The expenses of commuting to and from work (or to and from school) such as gas, tolls, bus fare, train fare, taxis, Uber rides, parking, etc. are not deductible on your Federal return. Sorry.

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WW2262 · ‎June 5, 2019

Are meals, lodging, misc expenses deductible for overnight trips?

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 5, 2019

The expenses of commuting to and from work (or to and from school) such as gas, tolls, bus fare, train fare, taxis, Uber rides, parking, etc. are not deductible on your Federal return. Sorry.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Way12345 · ‎April 10, 2025

As a gambler the iris considers yourself employed. So the I r s would have you file a schedule C. So travel expenses are tax to doubtable. That includes and not limited to travel to and from and lodging.

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Is my mileage to/from casinos deductible if I am a professional gambler?