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June 5, 2019
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Can you claim travel costs for attending a scientific meeting (of which you are a member) after retirement

  • June 5, 2019
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I am a member of medical & scientific societies.   I am retired, Can I deduct cost of attending a meeting?

Best answer by MichaelL1

Unfortunately you have no valid business reason per the IRS.

Internal Revenue code section 162, says it has to have a business purpose and due to being retired, there is no where on your return to deduct it.

Sorry.

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MichaelL1
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June 5, 2019

Unfortunately you have no valid business reason per the IRS.

Internal Revenue code section 162, says it has to have a business purpose and due to being retired, there is no where on your return to deduct it.

Sorry.