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I am a geriatric fellow out of Boston University Medical Center. Most of my time is spent at Boston Medical Center. However, I have to spend a total of 5 months at a Veteran's Admin Hospital approximentely 25 miles away. Luckily, my home is in the middle of these 2 locations. However it's still 25 miles in either direction. I travel directly from my home to the VA or BMC depedning on the schedule. During the blocks I'm at the VA, I spend 2.5 days there a week so my miles rack up pretty quickly. Can I deduct/depreciate those miles to the VA since it is a temporary rotation/work place?
Also, if I never kept track of the exact odometer readings for each trip, can I give a retroactive best estimate of those miles.
Also, while moving, can I depreciate/deduct those miles separate from my moving cost deduction?
Finally, for all the above to apply, does the vehicle's title have to be in my name even though I am the primary user. It's still in my fathers name.
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