. Can I claim a mileage deduction to decrease my taxable income for the $400 monthly travel allowance I receive that is included in my total income?

[ecarlson69]

I use my personal car for the deliveries. The travel allowance received is reported on my W-2. Is there any way I can claim travel expenses to reduce my taxable income?

[Hal_Al · Accepted solution]

No.  The deduction for job expenses was eliminated, staring in 2018.

Even in the past, the deduction was only an itemized deduction subject to the 2% of AGI threshold.

You may want to talk to your employer about switching you to an "accountable plan" for expense reimbursement (it does not get added to your W-2 as taxable income), instead of a fixed allowance. On the other hand, if the allowance is generous, you may be better off paying taxes on it.