Can I write off gas mileage for work in California? Please see my details...?
I work for a grocery store, I don't deliver or drive for a living I just happen to drive 90 miles each way to work and pay toll 3-5 days a week. I live in Sacramento and work in the Bay area. Not sure if I can write this off on taxes, if so any easy to understand tax info or links would be HIGHLY appreciated.
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1 :
No, it is your choice to live this far away. If it was mileage for your job that you were not paid for it is ok, but not to and from your job
2 :
don't think you can. you chose where you work and you chose where you live. the mileage driven and tolls paid are part of the life style you chose. don't like the drive or the tolls - change where you work or where you live
3 :
No, you can't. You can only write off mileage if you are an independent contractor, which you aren't. I suggest you find a job closer to home, or consider commuting via Capitol Corridor. Driving that far for a job in a grocery store is absurd. My guess is that you spend about 80% of your income on commuting costs, which makes no sense.
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