I live in Dallas, but work in Houston..?
Situation: I live in Dallas, but work full-time in Houston. I come to Houston every Sunday evening to work from Monday thru Friday. Then Friday evenings, I return to Dallas to be with my family. My question is, can I deduct the gas that I'm using to come to Houston to work? During my time in Houston, I stay with family.
United States - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
I think so
Answer 2 :
Generally, NO. We all have to commute back and forth to work. Yours is just a bit longer than most.
Answer 3 :
Prob. not, since your "tax home" is in Houston.
Answer 4 :
If this is a permanent situation (one expected to last one year or more from when it began), no. However, if you were to move to Houston, then you could deduct your moving expenses. If this is a temporary situation expected to end less than one year after it began, after which you will resume working in Dallas, then you might be able to deduct travel expenses, including gas and 50% of meals.
Situation: I live in Dallas, but work full-time in Houston. I come to Houston every Sunday evening to work from Monday thru Friday. Then Friday evenings, I return to Dallas to be with my family. My question is, can I deduct the gas that I'm using to come to Houston to work? During my time in Houston, I stay with family.
United States - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
I think so
Answer 2 :
Generally, NO. We all have to commute back and forth to work. Yours is just a bit longer than most.
Answer 3 :
Prob. not, since your "tax home" is in Houston.
Answer 4 :
If this is a permanent situation (one expected to last one year or more from when it began), no. However, if you were to move to Houston, then you could deduct your moving expenses. If this is a temporary situation expected to end less than one year after it began, after which you will resume working in Dallas, then you might be able to deduct travel expenses, including gas and 50% of meals.
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