You can only deduct the
mileage if you go directly from your work site to the school. You cannot deduct
the mileage from school back to home, unless the schooling is considered
temporary (expected to last less than 1 year and actually does last less than 1
year).
You are allowed to deduct your mileage (54
cents for 2016) ..
TurboTax completes form 2106, which then carries to Misc itemized deductions on
Schedule A. You only get to deduct that portion
of your misc deductions that exceed 2%
of your AGI. and then only if your total
itemized deductions exceed the standard deduction. (2% rule explained:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2902781-what-is-the-2-rule)
In TurboTax, enter at:
Federal Taxes Tab
Deductions & Credits
I'll choose what I
work on
-Scroll down to:
-Employment Expenses
-- Job related expenses
