Can I deduct mileage and travel expenses for charitable organization for trips that go outside the united states?

[sentientcheese]

as an officer for a charitable organization, one trip takes us out of country (airfare, car rental, hotel, etc)

Would I deduct this the same way I deduct any other trip?

[AnnetteB · Accepted solution]

Yes, you would deduct it the same way that you would any other travel costs for a charitable organization. 

Here is the TurboTax help content guidance for deducting charitable travel expenses:

Other Deductible Travel Expenses

These include:

 - Parking and toll fees
 - Air, rail, and bus transportation
 - Out-of-pocket expenses for your car
 - Taxi fares or other costs of transportation between the airport or station and your hotel
 - Lodging costs and meals

Travel expenses are deductible if they are directly related to the charitable service you're providing. However, you cannot deduct these expenses if there is a significant element of personal pleasure, recreation, or vacation involved in the travel. You must have substantial duties connected with the charitable organization while you're there.