Tax Home type question.

[Donald Hughes]

TP lives in their primary home year-round. They have a 2nd home located on an island that requires a ferry boat to transmit people and vehicles on and off the island. They have started a business, based on the island at their 2nd home address. My take on this is that the travel (a commute) from primary home to the 2nd home is not a deduction. Mileage on the island is a deduction. If tools, materials, etc. are needed and are only available on the mainland the ferry expense and mileage would be a deduction for that work related costs Please share your thoughts. 

[Lion EA]

Business mileage on the island would be a biz deduction, not all mileage.

Be careful about mileage that tries to turn personal mileage into business mileage. Does their mileage log support their biz miles? Ask lots of questions.

[BrewOne]

Donald, sounds to me like you are on the right track. 

[Donald Hughes]

Thanks all!

I forgot about this community; I have been with ATX since 2006, I sure have missed a lot.

[mcb39]

23 hours ago, Donald Hughes said:

Thanks all!

I forgot about this community; I have been with ATX since 2006, I sure have missed a lot.

You sure have.  Welcome back.

[jklcpa]

Lion answered best that the mileage to and from the island home IS commuting. If the business is from this location, then the business mileage once on the island would be deductible. Documentation is key! 

 

[jklcpa]

Moderator note:  Responses pertaining to use of motorhome/2nd residence for business is a different subject completely than was asked and has been moved to its own separate topic.

[Corduroy Frog]

I believe that the mileage procuring tools, supplies, etc from the mainland really IS deductible, but must be supported with a log.  Without a log, it is still just plain ole commuting.