First, job-related expenses can only be deducted if you Itemize and this deduction is subject to the 2% Rule (see below).
Also, you may need to navigate back to the job-related expenses section and check your entries and your answers to the interview questions as that too, can cause an error.
To get back to the
Job-Related Expenses
section:
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Open (continue) your return in TurboTax if it's not already open.
- Online versions: Make sure you've selected the Take me to my return button.
- In TurboTax, search for 2106 and then select the "Jump to" link in the search results.
- At the Tell us about the occupation you have expenses for screen, enter your occupation, then select Continue.
- If you land on the Job-Related Expenses Summary screen, select Edit (for an existing 2106),
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
More information :
As an employee, you may be able to deduct certain unreimbursed expenses that the IRS considers "ordinary and necessary" to do your job. That would include things like:
- Union dues
- Tools
- Dues or subscriptions to professional societies
- Licenses
- Travel and meals for business, including DOT per diem
- Home office
- Excess educator expenses
- Education that either maintains or improves job skills or is required to keep your salary or job.
However, employees can't deduct mileage or commuting costs between their home and main workplace.
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