<prompt> Human: Can one in the USCalifornia use the expenses incurred regarding needing to pay for gas to commute to work on their taxes? I anticipate spending approx 400 monthly to commute to work and home if I take this job which equates to 4800 yearly id be spending on gas. Id like to either not get hit on taxes as much or even see a return on my investment if I can. Can anyone help?Thanks.Assistant: That is not deductible. Human: So in other words thats money ill never see again? Assistant: If you mean you spent it, yes. Your commute to work is not tax-deductible.Human: What about as a writeoff?  <response>: Isnt that just another word for a tax deduction in this instance? Still no. 