AboutJohn Stancil, CPA Expertise I can answer questions on personal income taxes, partnerships, and some corporate income taxes. I can deal with some state tax questions. Limited gift and estate tax questions. I am also familiar with ministerial and church tax reporting issues. I teach tax and accounting at a small church-related college. Sales taxes and property taxes are state and local issues so I am not likely be be able to give you an in depth answer on those types of taxes. I have maintained a part time tax practice for over 30 years. I am a member of the AICPA, National Association of Tax Professionals, and the Institute of Management Accountants.
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Experience I hold a doctorate in Accounting, and four professional certifications: CPA, CMA, CFM, and CIA. I passed all certification examinations on the first attempt, and received honorable mention for my scores on the CIA exam. I write a monthly tax column for the local newspaper. I have prepared taxes for over 30 years.
Education/Credentials DBA University of Memphis
MBA University of Georgia
BS in Accounting Mars Hill College
Question Our company supplies vehicles for us to use. We have to record our personal miles. We are told that personal miles are counted as commutes from home to our first appointment and from our last appointment to our home. I have an office at home that I work out of. Do I really have a commute if I am leaving my home (office) or coming back to my home (office) to do work. I don't list my office as a deduction on my taxes, and I do have an office outside the home that my employer provides.
Answer Chris,
Thanks for your question.
Yes, you do have a commute. The home office appears to be for your convenience, not that of the employer (since an office is provided for you). Therefore, the commute is personal mileage.
