I am an auditor in Manhattan and have clients within Manhattan and the Tri-State Area. I am reimbursed for mileage and tolls which are outside of my normal commute (which is from my house to my office in Manhattan).
For example, my normal commute is 42 miles each way, so if I go to a client which is 60 miles each way, I will be reimbursed at the IRS rate (55 cents) for 36 miles (18 going + 18 returning).
I have a permanent office so these trips should qualify as trips to clients, which are deductible.
My question is can I deduct the portion of the trip for which I am NOT being reimbursed? I know that you cannot claim a deduction for trips that you are being reimbursed for, but because I am not being reimbursed for the initial 42 miles of each trip, shouldn't I be able to claim these miles for deduction purposes?
I appreciate any help with this.
Thanks
For example, my normal commute is 42 miles each way, so if I go to a client which is 60 miles each way, I will be reimbursed at the IRS rate (55 cents) for 36 miles (18 going + 18 returning).
I have a permanent office so these trips should qualify as trips to clients, which are deductible.
My question is can I deduct the portion of the trip for which I am NOT being reimbursed? I know that you cannot claim a deduction for trips that you are being reimbursed for, but because I am not being reimbursed for the initial 42 miles of each trip, shouldn't I be able to claim these miles for deduction purposes?
I appreciate any help with this.
Thanks