Unfortunately, you can no longer deduct the mileage.
Miscellaneous deductions subject to the 2% limit, including unreimbursed job expenses (reported on Form 2106) have been repealed for tax years 2018 – 2025. Self-employed (Schedule C) filers can still deduct these business-related expenses, as they have in the past. The repeal of unreimbursed work-related deductions only affects wage- and salary-earning employees who don’t own a business or work as a contractor.
Affected deductions include:
- Job-search expenses
- Home office†
- Union dues†
- Work-related travel, mileage, and transportation (including DOT per diem)†
- Work-related meals, entertainment, gifts, and lodging†
- Work-related tools and supplies†
- Specialized clothing or uniforms†
- Work-related education†
- Investment fees and expenses
- Safe deposit box rental fees
- Depreciation on computers used for work† or investments
- Membership in professional societies†
- Subscriptions to professional journals or trade magazines†
- Licenses and regulatory fees†
- Malpractice insurance†
- Tax-preparation fees†
- Tax advice fees†
- Educator expenses in excess of $250
- Appraisal fees for casualty losses or donations
- Hobby expenses
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