what is Michael’s deductible mileage?

Question

Michael is the city sales manager for “Chick-Stick,” a national fast food franchise. Every working day, Michael drives his car as follows:





Miles

Home to office
20

Office to Chick-Stick No. 1
15

Chick-Stick No. 1 to No. 2
18

Chick-Stick No. 2 to No. 3
14

Chick-Stick No. 3 to home
30





Michael’s deductible mileage is:














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Answer 1

Mileage travelling to/from home is not deductible, so 15+14+18 is the answer. In the real world, Michael would add an additional trip of #3 to Office then office to home, thereby gaining an additional 10-miles deductible.