coconut Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 that you picked up while on vacation? Doesn't that making it a buying trip? Sounds like a win-win situation. Save money on shipping and get to write off part of your vacation! Anybody know? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I saw a similar scenario addressed in Publication 535 from the IRS. You could order a copy (they're sent free) to have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I used to go visit my kids in Texas but also do supply pickup while I was there. Accountant said keep track of mileage, receipts for meals on trip and it's deducted at the end of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.S. Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I saw on CNN that the federal government has increased the mileage rate to 58.5 cents per mile effective July 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Soap Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I would say it would depend on your proof and how much you bend the "necessity" of making the trip. What I mean is ... if you live in Texas and want to go visit family in California and decide to stop off at a glass supplier while you're there, I don't think you could truly justify that it was a necessary business trip. However, if you live in northern Texas and drive across the border to Oklahoma to pick up jars & lids, that would probably pass without a hitch, even you had to add a meal or 2 to the bill (depending on the time/distance)We've never traveled farther than 60 miles to pick up supplies and never counted a meal during the trip because again it just didn't seem reasonable and I don't want to give the IRS any reason to audit us We've deducted mileage for years, and never once been questioned about it, but we keep it within what I would consider reasonable as stated above, and most trips have only been 20-30 miles and about 3-6 times a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks, everyone. Since there are no paraffin wax suppliers in Florida, perhaps that will be my justification. Before I do anything, I'll check with a CPA to be safe. Coconut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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