Daily commute by train over 80 miles one way

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tax_calculate

Feb 23, 2008, 02:30 PM

Hi,

I commute from Baltimore MD to Wilmington DE daily via Amtrak. The distance covered by train is over 80 miles in one direction.

Can I get tax rebate on my monthly train ticket while filing for taxes? If yes, how can I claim tax rebate? Do I need to do itemized deduction while filing taxes?

Thanks

s_cianci

Feb 23, 2008, 04:50 PM

Generally, travel expenses to and from work are not deductible.

tax_calculate

Feb 24, 2008, 06:36 AM

Thanks.

No, I don't have business income.

AtlantaTaxExpert

Mar 14, 2008, 01:43 PM

While the commute is NOT tax deductible, there ARE programs to subsidize the use of public transportation to cut down on congestion.

I suggest you check into that.