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Can I claim mileage going to church when I make a contribution?

Probably not, in order to take a mileage deduction, your primary purpose of the trip would have to be to make the donation.

If you are going to church for services, your primary purpose would not be the donation, instead, it would be the church services.  

If you are simply going to the church to volunteer your services or make a donation, and not attending services then yes you could claim your mileage. 

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Can I claim mileage going to church when I make a contribution?

Are you going anyway for services?

Can I claim mileage going to church when I make a contribution?

Probably not, in order to take a mileage deduction, your primary purpose of the trip would have to be to make the donation.

If you are going to church for services, your primary purpose would not be the donation, instead, it would be the church services.  

If you are simply going to the church to volunteer your services or make a donation, and not attending services then yes you could claim your mileage. 

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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