Administration has asked teachers to mentor stutdents after school. We do not get any compensation for this and is "expected". Can I deduct this? If so how much?

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The IRS does not allow a deduction for your time and labor "donated", but you can deduct any out of pocket expenses up to $250 incurred for your mentoring as an Educator deduction if you are mentoring K-12 students .

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• Click the jump to teacher supplies  link in the search results

• Follow to prompts and online instructions