[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-59":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"59","Job Expenses","Menu Path: \u003Ci>Deductions/Credits > Other Deductions/Credits > Employee Business Expenses\u003C/i>\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nJob expenses are only deductible for \u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=7949\">certain types\u003C/a> of employees as an adjustment through Schedule 1 (Form 1040).\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\n 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.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nTo enter job expenses, go to the \u003Ci>Employee Business Expenses\u003C/i> screen.\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\nHere are some common employee expenses you might be able to deduct (if you weren't reimbursed for them):\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Union dues\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Certain job search expenses\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Vehicle expenses\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Miles driven (other than commuting)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Business meals\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Overnight travel\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Home office\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Uniforms\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Business gifts\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Small tools\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Parking fees\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>National Guard expenses\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\nYou may also be able to deduct:\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Professional dues\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Safety shoes\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Safety glasses\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Protective clothing\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Business cards\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Licenses\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Trade magazines and subscriptions\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Meals (50% is nondeductible)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Briefcase\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Office decorations\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Office supplies\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Expenses related to temporary out-of-town job assignments\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Certain education expenses\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Malpractice insurance\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Any other expense that relates to your job\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\nFor more information, see \u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=3391\">Employee Expenses\u003C/a>.",1777391527852]