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posted Jun 6, 2019 8:35:18 AM

On Amtrak train vacation when I was hosp in AZ,could not continue. They would not refund prepaid $$ for travel or lodging for self & daughter to return home. Can I claim?

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Jun 6, 2019 8:35:19 AM

No, unfortunately, the IRS does not have a deduction for this expense because they consider vacation "personal" expenses.

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Level 9
Jun 6, 2019 8:35:19 AM

No, unfortunately, the IRS does not have a deduction for this expense because they consider vacation "personal" expenses.