Job Expenses
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Job expenses are only deductible for certain types of employees as an adjustment through Schedule 1 (Form 1040).
If you aren't one of the specific types of employee, you can't deduct job expenses. Instead, check with your employer about expense reimbursement plans.
To enter job expenses, go to the Employee Business Expenses screen.
Here are some common employee expenses you might be able to deduct (if you weren't reimbursed for them):
Job expenses are only deductible for certain types of employees as an adjustment through Schedule 1 (Form 1040).
If you aren't one of the specific types of employee, you can't deduct job expenses. Instead, check with your employer about expense reimbursement plans.
To enter job expenses, go to the Employee Business Expenses screen.
Here are some common employee expenses you might be able to deduct (if you weren't reimbursed for them):
- Union dues
- Certain job search expenses
- Vehicle expenses
- Miles driven (other than commuting)
- Business meals
- Overnight travel
- Home office
- Uniforms
- Business gifts
- Small tools
- Parking fees
- National Guard expenses
- Professional dues
- Safety shoes
- Safety glasses
- Protective clothing
- Business cards
- Licenses
- Trade magazines and subscriptions
- Meals (50% is nondeductible)
- Briefcase
- Office decorations
- Office supplies
- Expenses related to temporary out-of-town job assignments
- Certain education expenses
- Malpractice insurance
- Any other expense that relates to your job
