Deductions & credits

Yes, this is a business expense you can claim on you Schedule A.  Make sure you have records of your expenses and verification you were assigned to work away from home. 

To enter in TuboTax, 

Go to Deductions & Credits

Employment Expenses

Job Expenses of W-2 Income

For more information about what business expenses you can claim on your tax return, follow these links: 

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc511  

 https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/business-travel-expenses

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