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

billsdoll · ‎June 6, 2019

JulieH1 · ‎June 6, 2019

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 take the actual cost of gas and oil, OR
- You can take 14 cents a mile (note: the 2017 rate for volunteer work mileage remains at 14 cents a mile)
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.

JulieH1 · ‎June 6, 2019

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 take the actual cost of gas and oil, OR
- You can take 14 cents a mile (note: the 2017 rate for volunteer work mileage remains at 14 cents a mile)
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.

thedementedlady · ‎February 27, 2020

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

CatinaT1 · ‎February 27, 2020

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

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