Board of Directors

Jun 23, 2008 1 Replies

Individual is on the Board of Directors for the local community college. She receives no stipend, salary or other compensation for that job, but she is required to attend Board meetings, graduation ceremonies and an annual out-of-town overnight retreat. She drives about 600 miles a year for these events. Can she claim mileage and the cost of food and lodging at the retreat as business expenses?


Nothing as a business expense, but possibly a charitable contribution. See out of pocket expenses in Publication 526.

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