Two Jobs

[michael-mohagheg]

I have two jobs one full time and one part time.  They both give me W2 forms as employees.  Can I deduct the expenses for the part time job?

[DoninGA]

As a W-2 employee you cannot deduct any employee business expenses on a federal tax return due to the changes in the tax code for tax years 2018 thru 2025.

[drc845443]

In general, under current law, for W2 employees deductions for unreimbursed employment expenses are not  deductible on your Federal tax return until after 2025. You may, however still claim these expenses for state return purposes.

There are a few exceptions to the general rule,  certain professions such as members of the Armed Forces, performing artists, certain government officials, and employees with disability-related expenses are still allowed to deduct the unreimbursed employment expenses.

Although the deductions are not allowed for Federal tax purposes, in TurboTax I would encourage you to still report them them in case they may benefit you on the state tax return.

[OlgaS]

Unfortunately, you can't deduct any expenses for W2 job.

You can no longer claim a deduction for unreimbursed employee expenses unless you fall into one of the following categories of employment, or have certain qualified educator expenses.

• Armed Forces reservists.

• Qualified performing artists.

• Fee-basis state or local government officials.

• Employees with impairment-related work expenses.

If you have expenses connected with your job, you have to ask your employer to reimburse you your expenses paid from personal funds for your job. If it will be approved - you will get your reimbursement as an addition to your wages on your W2 from your employer.

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p529

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