In regards to your
non-reimbursed expenses, per the IRS, employee business expenses
are a limited deduction. You can claim them only if:
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You can itemize
deductions, and
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They exceed 2% of
your adjusted gross income.
For example, if your
adjusted gross income is $150,000, you have to have $3,000 in unreimbursed
employee expenses before you can start claiming a deduction.
To enter Employee Expenses:
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Select "Federal
Taxes" on the Tax Timeline
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Select "Deductions
& Credits" on the second menu bar
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Click "Check
for more tax breaks" then select "Skip to see all breaks"
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Scroll down to "Employment
Expenses" and select "Show More"
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Select "Start"
next to "Job Expenses for W-2 Income"
On
the next screen you will see "Let
us know if you had any of these expenses for your W-2 income":
- Vehicle expenses for
work, not commuting
- Meals and
entertainment expenses
If these apply to your
situation, you will answer "Yes" to "Did you have
any of these expenses in 2016 for your W-2 income?" Then follow the interview questions to enter information
about the items purchased.
