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Volunteer firefighter expenses

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Can You Write Off Volunteer Firefighter Expenses?

Short answer: Unreimbursed gear, training, and mileage for a volunteer department can be deducted as charitable contributions if you itemize.

Mileage counts at 14 cents a mile.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.