TurboTaxChristieB: Perhaps you can answer this related question?
Can a RETIRED NYC teacher deduct union dues (I am itemizing on my NY return)? If yes, great, but if no, would I subsequently not be required to report any medical reimbursements I received as a result of my union membership (dental, glasses, hearing aids)?
BTW - the union dues deduction is, as of 2/22, not carrying over from the Fed Misc Dedns form to the NYS return if they are entered on the form vs. by the step-by-step interview. The numbers need to be entered directly onto IT-196 Line 21.
Thanks !
