If you received a W-2 as an actor you cannot claim a deduction on your Federal Return for the amounts you pay to your agent unless
You are considered a qualifying performing artist if you meet the following requirements:
- Performed services in the performing arts as an employee for at least two employers during the tax year.
- Received at least $200 in wages from each of the two employers.
- Had allowable business expenses of more than 10% of gross income from the performing arts
- Had an adjusted gross income of $16,000 or less before deducting these expenses.
You may still want to fill out the form 2106 Employee Business Expenses as some states still allow you to deduct these expenses.
Where do I enter job-related employee expenses? (Form 2106)
- Open (continue) your return in TurboTax if it's not already open.
- 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.
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