I work in another state. Can I deduct rent for my apartment?

[DeanM15]

If you have a W2 job, un-reimbursed job expenses, including the cost of an apartment, are no longer deductible on the Federal Tax Return.

As both xmasbaby and Carl state above, the Tax Cuts and Jobs act of 2018 eliminated Misc Deductions Subject to the Two Percent Floor. Among the deductions eliminated were unreimbursed job expenses. You can see more here.

Some states, like California, still have an itemized deduction for unreimbursed job expenses. Unfortunately, North Carolina does not. 

[NateJG]

I have a similar question as I have a permanent residence in AZ and considering a job in WA. Can I deduct rent, parking, and airfare? Assuming mileage and food expenses would be about the same at each location.

[xmasbaby0]

@NateJG If you are a W-2 employee you cannot deduct any job-related expenses on your federal return.  And your living expenses like rent and food are not deductible.  Commuting to work--even on a plane--is not deductible.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-re...

[Afrankieg]

Is this still the case in 2024?

[DoninGA]

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@Afrankieg wrote:

Is this still the case in 2024?

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Yes it is still the same in 2024.