Hal_Al
Level 15

Deductions & credits

Employers are required to add "expense allowances" to your W-2. They are not required to add actual expenses reimbursement.

If her employer has her submit a detailed expenses claim form, for reimbursement, as opposed to giving her a fixed amount for expenses,  it should not be added to her W-2. They are doing her a disservice by doing that way, as the schedule A and  2% rules prevent her from deducting all her expenses. 

See https://www.lburdickassociates.com/employee-reimbursements-under-accountable-and-nonaccountable-plan...