Commuting Expense

The Commuting Expense are.

expense incurred while commuting between one's home and one's place of employment; commuting expense is not deductible. An exception is allowed for an individual with a regular place of business who must commute to a temporary place of business. Also, a deduction is allowed for a person who has two or more places of employment and travels between them.

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away from home.

Description and Definition of Commuting Expense

The cost of traveling from your home to your principal place of work or business. Commuting expenses are generally not deductible. However, there are exceptions for temporary work locations and multiple work locations.

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Further Reading

• Commuting Expense in the West's Tax Law Dictionary
• Commuting Expense in “A Dictionary of Taxation”