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tax_calculate
Feb 23, 2008, 03:30 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, 05:50 PM
Generally, travel expenses to and from work are not deductible.

tax_calculate
Feb 24, 2008, 07:36 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.