Question

I received an email from my tax advisor that said I could deduct car mileage to and from my rental property.

I don’t think this is right. I think the trip from my home to and from my rental property is a non-deductible personal commute. But I would love to be wrong. Am I wrong?

Answer

No—unfortunately, you are right. Your mileage between home and the rental property is commuting mileage. It’s not deductible.

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