My employer reimbursed me for some of my traveling expenses. The amount is not included on my W-2 form. Do I enter this amount under "Tell us about your reimbursement"?

[DeniseF1 · Accepted solution]

No, if you were reimbursed for business related expenses, it does not have to be reported on your W-2 or reported on your tax return.  If you received money in excess of business reimbursed expenses, then you would report the income on your tax return.  For example, if you spent $1,000 in travel expenses and your company reimbursed you $1,000, you do not need to report this on your tax return, nor do they have to include the amount on your W-2.  However, if you were given $1,100, then you would report $100 which is above the amount of the actual business expense reimbursement.

[Sam5]

Thank you for your response! How about if my travel expenses were 1.500 and I got reimbursed 1,000. Do I report the full amount of travel expenses and reimbursement? Or, do I report only the excess of 500 travel expenses in the business related expenses section?