Where do I enter my professional society dues?

[MargaretL · Accepted solution]

Employment related professional dues are entered as Job-related expenses for employees or as regular business expenses for self-employed individuals.

For Employees,  Job-related expenses are located in:

1. Federal Taxes
2. Deductions & Credits (you may have to select See all tax breaks)
3. Employment Expenses
4. Job-Expenses for W-2 Income

For self-employment individuals: 

1. Federal Taxes
2. Wages and Income
3. Self-Employment, Select Income and Expenses - follow the interview questions; you would report self- employment the income and expenses (including professional dues)

Note: You may be able to deduct dues paid to professional organizations if membership helps you carry out the duties of your job. Dues paid to boards of trade, business leagues, civic or public service organizations, real estate boards, bar associations, medical associations or other trade associations may qualify for a deduction.