Public Transit Tax Deductions

Public transportation costs for business trips are deductible. Includes subway, bus, train, and ferry fares incurred for business purposes.

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check_circleWhat You Can Deduct

  • checkSubway and metro fares
  • checkBus tickets and passes
  • checkCommuter rail tickets (business trips only)
  • checkFerry and water taxi charges
  • checkLight rail and trolley fares
  • checkTransit app and card reload charges

lightbulbTips for Keeping Records

  • tips_and_updatesDaily commute costs are NOT deductible — only trips with a business purpose
  • tips_and_updatesIf traveling between job sites, transit costs between sites are deductible
  • tips_and_updatesKeep transit cards and load receipts as documentation
  • tips_and_updatesMonthly passes are deductible proportionally based on business-use days

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