Travel Expenses for a Speaker

eaglealliancegrp · ‎February 17, 2026

I was asked to speak at a conference of a non Profit, I accepted at no cost/volunteered, are my travel (mileage and hotel) expenses deductible since I did not receive any compensation? If so where do I enter these cost?

xmasbaby0

Check to see if the non-profit is on this list:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-is-a-qualified-charitable-organiz...

If it is shown, then your expenses can be entered as a charity donation.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-is-a-qualified-charitable-organiz...

Charity donations are itemized deductions that go on Schedule A. The charity donation has no effect unless all of your itemized deductions like mortgage interest, etc. exceed your standard deduction.

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MonikaK1

You can deduct out-of-pocket expenses you incur when you perform work for a nonprofit organization as charitable donations. The charitable contribution mileage rate is 14 cents per mile. TurboTax provides entry screens for these expenses in the Charitable Donations section of Deductions & Credits.

See this TurboTax tips article for more information.

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