Originally Posted by Twin Wasp

That depends. The IRS says commuting expenses are not deductible. That being said, I've heard pilots who have a side business in their residence city can make it go away. You balance the tax on a hotel versus the cost of a crash pad. The tax on a ticket versus the hassle of jumpseating to work. ANC is an extreme example. Why all new hire -400 F/Os get sent there I don't know. Lower 48 tickets are more reasonable. If I get hit with $70-$100 tax for going to work, at least I didn't have to worry about a jumpseat. And if the trip starts with a DH, the flight from my house to the plane isn't taxed. For me that's been about 25%-33% of my trips.