turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Ask the Experts about Extension Filing! >> Event happening TODAY!
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

Write off mileage for long distance drive to job interviews

Hi, I'm a resident physician finishing my training and I interviewed for several out of state jobs last year. I drove to several of these interviews with the drives often lasting several hours. Can I write these off as travel expenses using the standard mileage rate?
1 Best answer

Accepted Solutions
RebeccaT
New Member

Write off mileage for long distance drive to job interviews

Yes, you can deduct certain expenses, such as mileage when searching for a new job in your current occupation.  There are specific requirements for taking deductions for job search expenses. To benefit from deducting the costs of searching for a job, you need to have enough deductions to itemize your deductions (so they will exceed your standard deduction).

I'm attaching a TurboTax FAQ that gives many specifics:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300252




View solution in original post

1 Reply
RebeccaT
New Member

Write off mileage for long distance drive to job interviews

Yes, you can deduct certain expenses, such as mileage when searching for a new job in your current occupation.  There are specific requirements for taking deductions for job search expenses. To benefit from deducting the costs of searching for a job, you need to have enough deductions to itemize your deductions (so they will exceed your standard deduction).

I'm attaching a TurboTax FAQ that gives many specifics:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300252




message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question
message box icon

Ready to start your taxes?

Hand off your taxes, get expert help, or do it yourself.

See Pricing
Manage cookies
v