The bill would allow a capped deduction for certain unreimbursed commuting and business-travel expenses, with the limit adjusted for inflation after 2026.AI-written
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A new federal tax deduction for eligible commuting and work-travel costs. The yearly cap would be $4,080, or double for a joint return.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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If enacted, the deduction could reduce the taxable income of people with eligible commuting or business-travel costs. The bill would not allow a taxpayer to claim another credit or deduction for an expense already deducted under this provision.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Allows an above-the-line deduction for qualifying travel between home and work or travel in the course of a trade or business.
Eligible taxpayers could subtract these unreimbursed costs from income when calculating their federal taxes.
PROVISION 02
Limits the deduction to $4,080 per year, or twice that amount for a joint return.
The cap limits how much qualifying travel expense can be deducted.
PROVISION 03
Adjusts the $4,080 limit for inflation for taxable years beginning after 2026.
The maximum deduction could increase over time as the cost of living changes.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Treasury Secretary to issue guidance, including a safe harbor that could limit records taxpayers need to keep for ordinary commuting expenses.
The guidance would help explain how taxpayers can document eligible expenses.
PROVISION 05
Bars a second credit or deduction for an amount claimed under this provision.
The same expense could not be used for another tax benefit under the bill.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 21, 2026
House BillHR 10511
Lower Commuting Costs Act of 2026
The bill would allow a capped deduction for certain unreimbursed commuting and business-travel expenses, with the limit adjusted for inflation after 2026.AI-written
If enacted, the deduction could reduce the taxable income of people with eligible commuting or business-travel costs. The bill would not allow a taxpayer to claim another credit or deduction for an expense already deducted under this provision.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Allows an above-the-line deduction for qualifying travel between home and work or travel in the course of a trade or business.
Eligible taxpayers could subtract these unreimbursed costs from income when calculating their federal taxes.
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Limits the deduction to $4,080 per year, or twice that amount for a joint return.
The cap limits how much qualifying travel expense can be deducted.
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Adjusts the $4,080 limit for inflation for taxable years beginning after 2026.
The maximum deduction could increase over time as the cost of living changes.
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Directs the Treasury Secretary to issue guidance, including a safe harbor that could limit records taxpayers need to keep for ordinary commuting expenses.
The guidance would help explain how taxpayers can document eligible expenses.
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Bars a second credit or deduction for an amount claimed under this provision.
The same expense could not be used for another tax benefit under the bill.