https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/help/02/109 All Tax credits and deductions posts Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:18:00 GMT 109 2026-04-23T03:18:00Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/where-do-i-enter-job-related-employee-expenses-form-2106/01/26651#M25 Note: These instructions mainly (but not exclusively) apply to 2017 or earlier tax year returns. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that Congress signed into law on December 22, 2017, the unreimbursed employee expenses deduction has been suspended in tax years 2018 through 2025. There are some exceptions where you can still use Form 2106 through tax year 2025, including if you were an Armed Forces reservist, qualified performing artist, fee-basis state or local government official, or an employee with impairment-related work expenses. State taxes: Job-related expenses might be deductible in your state even if they’re not deductible on your federal return. You can enter your expenses as below and we’ll figure out if you can deduct them. If you’re self-employed or own a business, enter your business-related expenses on Schedule C instead. Instructions Here's how to enter your job-related expenses in TurboTax (if you meet the requirements mentioned above): Open (continue) your return in TurboTax if it's not already open In TurboTax, search for 2106 and then select the Jump to link in the search results Answer Yes on the Do you have any expenses from one of these professions or situations? screen Enter your occupation on the next screen, then select Continue If you land on the... Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:54:11 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/where-do-i-enter-job-related-employee-expenses-form-2106/01/26651#M25 TurboTax Help 2022-01-14T16:54:11Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/where-do-i-enter-my-real-estate-property-taxes-in-turbotax-online/01/26633#M14 If these are taxes for rental property you own, enter your property taxes in the same place you enter your other rental expenses. If you're a homeowner, your property taxes are entered in the Deductions & Credits section: Sign in and open your return if you're not already in it. Inside TurboTax, search for property tax and select the Jump to link at the top of your search results. Answer Yes to the question Did you pay property or real estate taxes in 2021? Enter your property/real estate taxes on the next screen. Important Additional Information When your property/real estate taxes are included on your 1098, you’ll enter them as part of your Mortgage Interest in the property or real estate tax field. If they aren't listed on your 1098, you’ll enter them separately as property/real estate taxes. Tip: If you own additional properties for personal use (like a cabin or timeshare), make sure to include the property/real estate payments for those as well. Related Information: Where can I find out how much property (real estate) tax I paid? Can I deduct property (real estate) taxes? What's the difference between real estate tax, property tax, and personal property tax? What if my property (real estate) taxes are paid through my mortgage lender? Where do I enter income and expenses f... Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:30:42 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/where-do-i-enter-my-real-estate-property-taxes-in-turbotax-online/01/26633#M14 TurboTax Help 2021-12-31T19:30:42Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/where-do-i-enter-the-home-office-deduction-for-my-business/01/26538#M39 To enter your home office expense along with other common business expenses: Open or continue your return. Search for Schedule C and select the Jump to link in the search results. Answer any questions about your business until you get to the Your self-employed work summary screen. Select Edit or Review next to your business. You might want to enter your 1099-MISC, 1099-K, cash, and personal check income from your self-employment before you associate any expenses with your business, but this is not required. You'll be asked What kind of expenses did you have for [type of work]? Select Home office. You can also select any other expense categories that apply to your business. Select Continue at the bottom of the screen when you're done. On the Here's your [type of work] info screen, scroll down to the Expenses section, and select Start  next to Home office. Enter the info about your home office. Related Information: Can I take the home office deduction? Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:18:34 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/where-do-i-enter-the-home-office-deduction-for-my-business/01/26538#M39 TurboTax Help 2021-12-22T21:18:34Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/can-i-deduct-contributions-to-a-529-plan/01/26374#M208 No, not on your federal taxes. However, some states let you deduct all or part of your 529 plan contributions. If your state is one of those states, we'll prompt you to enter your 529 contributions when you get to the credits and deductions portion of your state taxes. Related Information: What are 529 plans? Where do I enter a 1099-Q? Related Information: What are 529 plans? Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:40:26 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/can-i-deduct-contributions-to-a-529-plan/01/26374#M208 TurboTax Help 2021-12-16T23:40:26Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-kinds-of-rental-property-expenses-can-i-deduct/01/26372#M23 The IRS lets you deduct ordinary and necessary expenses required to manage, conserve, or maintain property that you rent to others. You're allowed to deduct these expenses if your property is vacant, as long as you're trying to rent it. Expenses must be deducted in the year they're paid. For example, if a pest-control company serviced your rental in 2021 but you didn't pay them until early 2022, you'd deduct that expense on your 2022 tax return. Deductible expenses include, but are not limited to: Cleaning and cleaning supplies Maintenance and related supplies Repairs Utilities Insurance Travel to and from the property Management fees Legal and professional fees Commissions Taxes and tax return preparation Lease cancelation costs Advertising Real estate taxes Mortgage interest Refinance fees and mortgage points are entered in the Assets/Depreciation section instead of the Expenses section. The IRS considers these "amortizable intangibles" which means they must be expenses over the projected life of the asset (or amortized). These don't get expensed or depreciated like tangible assets. Related Information: Where do I enter income and expenses from a rental property? What is rental depreciation and how does it differ from an expense? How do I handle capital improvements and depr... Thu, 23 Dec 2021 21:06:53 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-kinds-of-rental-property-expenses-can-i-deduct/01/26372#M23 TurboTax Help 2021-12-23T21:06:53Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-s-my-standard-deduction/01/26370#M185 The standard deduction is a fixed dollar amount that reduces the amount of income you get taxed on. Think of it as tax-free income that you get to keep before taxes are applied to the rest. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was signed into law in late 2017 substantially increased the standard deduction for tax years 2018 through 2025. Select your filing status below to get your 2021 standard deduction amount. Please note that if someone else claims you (or your spouse, if you're filing jointly) as their dependent, your standard deduction will be less than the amounts shown below. Single Your standard deduction starts at $12,550. Add $1,700 if you were born before January 2, 1957. Add $1,700 if you were blind as of December 31, 2021. Example: Single filer Joe, who was born in 1972 and has been blind since birth, gets a standard deduction of $12,550 + $1,700 = $14,250. Married Filing Jointly or Qualified Widow(er) with Dependent Child Your standard deduction starts at $25,100. Add $1,350 if you were born before January 2, 1957. Add $1,350 if your jointly-filing spouse was born before January 2, 1957. Add $1,350 if you were blind as of December 31, 2021. Add $1,350 if your jointly-filing spouse was blind as of December 31, 2021. Example: Joint filers Pat and Tracy, who were both bor... Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:22:14 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-s-my-standard-deduction/01/26370#M185 TurboTax Help 2021-12-31T00:22:14Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/do-i-get-a-deduction-for-my-401-k-or-thrift-saving-plan-contribution/01/26368#M72 If your contribution appears in box 12 of your W-2 with a code D, you got the deduction. Usually contributions to employer-sponsored 401(k) and TSPs are "pre-tax," which means the contributions are deducted from your earnings before tax is applied. Related Information: Where do I enter my 401(k) or Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contribution? Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:12:11 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/do-i-get-a-deduction-for-my-401-k-or-thrift-saving-plan-contribution/01/26368#M72 TurboTax Help 2021-12-29T19:12:11Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/can-i-qualify-for-the-earned-income-credit-if-i-didn-t-work-was-unemployed-or-am-not-required-to/01/26365#M121 You can still qualify for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) as long as you have earned income and meet all the other EIC qualifications. Being unemployed, not working, and/or not meeting the filing threshold doesn't automatically disqualify you from the EIC. You must file a return and meet the EIC requirements to get the credit. TurboTax handles the behind-the-scenes calculations so you don't have to. Related Information: What are the qualifications for the Earned Income Credit (EIC or EITC)? What is earned income? What is unearned income? What is a qualifying child for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) in 2020? Fri, 17 Dec 2021 23:21:56 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/can-i-qualify-for-the-earned-income-credit-if-i-didn-t-work-was-unemployed-or-am-not-required-to/01/26365#M121 TurboTax Help 2021-12-17T23:21:56Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-qualifies-for-the-foreign-tax-credit/01/26361#M48 To be eligible for the Foreign Tax Credit, you must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien or a U.S. nonresident alien who is a full-year resident of Puerto Rico. You must have paid, accrued, or owe taxes on foreign income that is also subject to U.S. income tax. This foreign tax must be an income tax or a tax in lieu of an income tax that is imposed on you and is a legal and actual foreign tax liability. Foreign taxes that don't qualify Taxes that are refundable to you Taxes used to provide a subsidy to you or a relative Non-mandatory taxes that could have been avoided Taxes paid or accrued on income earned in countries designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism or that the U.S. has severed ties or diplomatic relations Social security or Social Security taxes paid to countries with which the U.S. has an International Social Security (Totalization) agreement Taxes on foreign mineral income Taxes from international boycott operations A portion of taxes on combined foreign oil and gas income Taxes paid by U.S. persons controlling foreign corporations and partnerships who fail to file required information returns Related Information: Where do I enter the foreign tax credit (Form 1116) or deduction for 2020? What education tax credits are available? What are the qualifications for th... Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:52:28 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-qualifies-for-the-foreign-tax-credit/01/26361#M48 TurboTax Help 2021-12-20T20:52:28Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/can-the-foreign-tax-credit-be-carried-over-or-carried-back/01/26359#M49 Yes. If you can't claim the full tax credit this year, you can carry back the unused portion of foreign taxes for 1 year. If you still have unused foreign taxes remaining, those can be carried forward up to 10 years. Related Information: Where do I enter the foreign tax credit (Form 1116) or deduction for 2020? What does or doesn't qualify for the Foreign Tax Credit? Why doesn't the foreign tax credit show up on Schedule 3, Line 1 of my 1040? Related Information: Where do I enter the foreign tax credit (Form 1116) or deduction for 2020? Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:40:03 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/can-the-foreign-tax-credit-be-carried-over-or-carried-back/01/26359#M49 TurboTax Help 2021-12-16T23:40:03Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/where-do-i-enter-my-sales-taxes-paid/01/26357#M233 If you’re taking the sales tax deduction, here’s how to enter the sales tax you paid: Open or continue your return Search for sales tax and select the Jump to link in the search results When asked how you want to enter your sales tax info: Choose EasyGuide if you want us to walk you through it Choose Enter All My Receipts if you’ve saved all of your receipts and can give the grand total Related Information: Which deduction should I choose, state and local income tax or sales tax? What sales tax payments can I claim on my federal taxes? Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:28:07 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/where-do-i-enter-my-sales-taxes-paid/01/26357#M233 TurboTax Help 2022-01-12T03:28:07Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/charitable-contributions/help/how-do-i-determine-the-value-of-donated-items/01/26348#M228 Most of the time it will be the fair market value (FMV) of your item. However, if the amount you originally paid for the item is less than the FMV, you must use the original cost of the item. You can get the FMV by looking at similar items for sale on eBay, Craigslist, or at your local thrift store. When you use ItsDeductible, it will assign a FMV to most items that are commonly donated. Determining the value of a donated car involves a few more steps, if its value is over $500. Related Information: What is ItsDeductible? How and where does Its Deductible obtain its values? Do I need a receipt for my donation? How much can I deduct for donating a car? Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:11:33 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/charitable-contributions/help/how-do-i-determine-the-value-of-donated-items/01/26348#M228 TurboTax Help 2021-12-16T02:11:33Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/charitable-contributions/help/do-i-need-a-receipt-for-my-donation/01/26345#M227 Yes. For noncash donations under $250 in value, you'll need a receipt unless the items were dropped off at an unmanned location such as a clothing bin. Noncash donations from $250 to $500 in value require a receipt that includes the charity's name, address, date, donation location and description of items donated. Noncash donations over $500 in value also require a record of how and when the items were acquired and their adjusted basis. If the donation exceeds $5,000 in value, it'll need a written appraisal from a qualified appraiser. For cash donations under $250, you'll either need a bank record (like a canceled check or bank statement) or a written acknowledgment from the charity, which includes the date and amount of your contribution. Bank records are insufficient for cash donations of $250 or more. Instead, you'll need something in writing from the charity which includes the date and amount of your donation. Donations made through payroll deduction require you to keep a pay stub, Form W-2 or other document furnished by your employer that shows the date and amount of your contribution.  In addition, you'll also want to keep the pledge card showing the name of the organization. Related Information: Can I deduct donations to charity? How do I enter my 2020 charitable donati... Fri, 17 Dec 2021 23:21:37 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/charitable-contributions/help/do-i-need-a-receipt-for-my-donation/01/26345#M227 TurboTax Help 2021-12-17T23:21:37Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/how-much-can-i-deduct-for-donating-a-car/01/26344#M229 The maximum you can deduct is the fair market value (FMV) of your car. Generally, that's the price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller, assuming neither party is being forced to buy/sell and both parties have reasonable knowledge about the condition of the vehicle. Here's where it gets a little tricky: if the FMV is $500 or less, claim the FMV. If the FMV of your donated car exceeds $500, you can only deduct the amount the charity received (or expects to receive) when sold at auction, in most cases. For example, if your old Subaru hatchback had a FMV of $950 at the time of donation and the charity later sold it for $680, you can only deduct $680. Charities must give you Form 1098-C with the allowed donation amount within 30 days of the donation or sale. You'll need to send a copy of Form 1098-C along with some other paperwork to the IRS (we'll walk you through this process in TurboTax). How do I determine the FMV of my car? The most accurate method is to look for private party ads for similar vehicles for sale in your area. If you can't find sales ads for similar vehicles, you can use industry pricing guides like Edmunds or Kelley Blue Book. Related Information: How do I enter my 2020 charitable donations in TurboTax? Do I need a receipt for my donation? How do I determ... Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:56:10 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/how-much-can-i-deduct-for-donating-a-car/01/26344#M229 TurboTax Help 2021-12-21T18:56:10Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/health-care/help/what-is-form-8959/01/26326#M102 Form 8959, Additional Medicare Tax, is used to figure the additional 0.9% percent Medicare tax on the portion of wages, self-employment, and railroad retirement income that exceeds a certain threshold. That threshold is $250,000 for jointly filing couples, $125,000 for married couples filing separately, and $200,000 for everybody else. We’ll automatically add Form 8959 to your return if your income exceeds the threshold amount for your filing status. Related Information: What is Form 8960? Where do I enter my HSA contribution? Where do I enter my 1099-SA? What is a health savings account (HSA)? Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:10:28 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/health-care/help/what-is-form-8959/01/26326#M102 TurboTax Help 2021-12-29T21:10:28Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/can-i-claim-tax-prep-fees-as-a-deduction/01/26321#M134 Unless you’re self-employed, tax preparation fees are no longer deductible in tax years 2018 through 2025 due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that Congress signed into law on December 22, 2017. Self-employed taxpayers can still write off their tax prep fees as a business expense. Prior to 2018, taxpayers who weren’t self-employed were allowed to claim tax prep fees as a 2% miscellaneous deduction. However, few taxpayers were able to take advantage of this deduction due to the restrictive conditions of the 2% rule. Related Information: What did I pay last year for TurboTax? What is the 2% rule? Which federal tax deductions have been suspended by tax reform? Can employees deduct any job-related expenses? Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:55:39 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/can-i-claim-tax-prep-fees-as-a-deduction/01/26321#M134 TurboTax Help 2021-12-21T18:55:39Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/is-a-parsonage-or-housing-allowance-deductible/01/26276#M186 As a licensed, commissioned, or ordained minister, you may be able to deduct the fair market value of a home, a parsonage (in-kind housing), or a housing allowance. The deductible amount is the lowest of: The amount actually used to provide or rent a home The fair market rental value of the home (including furnishings, utilities, garage, etc.) The amount officially designated (in advance of payment) as a rental or housing allowance An amount which represents reasonable pay for services. Bear in mind: A clergy person is not allowed the special housing allowance if the church has not previously designated an amount in writing. The church must have this in writing before you can use it The housing allowance payments must be used in the year received and any allowance that exceeds actual housing expenses counts as income Although the excludable portion of clergy housing isn't subject to federal income tax, you'll still have to pay self-employment taxes on it Related Information: How do I enter a parsonage or housing allowance on a 1099-R? How do I enter a parsonage or housing allowance reported on a W-2? Is my clergy income subject to the self-employment tax? How do I enter a parsonage or housing allowance if I got a 1099-NEC? Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:48:11 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/is-a-parsonage-or-housing-allowance-deductible/01/26276#M186 TurboTax Help 2022-06-23T18:48:11Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-and-education/help/why-is-my-scholarship-taxable/01/26267#M9 Scholarships or portions of scholarships may be taxable. It all depends on how you use them. If you use your scholarship to pay for any of these, it counts as income and the amount paid is taxable: Room and board Travel and incidental expenses Any fees, books, and supplies or equipment that aren't required for your courses If you're getting a degree at an eligible school, your scholarship is tax-free when used for: Tuition and fees Fees, books, supplies or equipment required for your courses Any scholarship or fellowship for services received under the National Health Services Corps Scholarship Program or the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program For example, if you used your scholarship to pay for tuition and room and board, you would be taxed on the room and board payment but not on tuition. Related Information: Where do I enter a scholarship, fellowship, grant, or other financial aid I received? Are my scholarships, fellowships, or grants taxable? Where do I enter Form 1098-T? Related Information: Where do I enter a scholarship, fellowship, grant, or other financial aid I received? Fri, 17 Dec 2021 19:15:03 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-and-education/help/why-is-my-scholarship-taxable/01/26267#M9 TurboTax Help 2021-12-17T19:15:03Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/health-care/help/can-i-deduct-medical-mileage-and-travel/01/26243#M239 Yes, you can deduct costs associated with using your car or public transportation for medical visits and even to pick up prescriptions. For car expenses, you can use either the standard mileage rate (TurboTax figures it for you) or actual expenses, such as gas. You can add actual out-of-pocket expenses, such as parking fees and tolls, whether you use the standard mileage rate or actual expenses method. Be sure to keep records of each trip, including the date, the mileage driven, who you saw, and the purpose. Keep receipts for each expense. For more information, see Where do I enter my medical expenses? Related Information: Where do I enter my medical expenses? Can I deduct mileage? What kinds of medical expenses are deductible? Can I deduct health insurance premiums taken from my paycheck? Can I deduct Medicare premiums? Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:07:09 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/health-care/help/can-i-deduct-medical-mileage-and-travel/01/26243#M239 TurboTax Help 2021-12-21T23:07:09Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/can-i-claim-the-amt-alternative-minimum-tax-credit/01/26201#M81 Although it’s not common, you might be eligible for the AMT credit on this year’s taxes if you got hit with the AMT in a prior tax year because you exercised ISOs or claimed accelerated depreciation. You can’t claim this credit for any other AMT-generating situations such as high income, lots of dependents, or a large SALT deduction, nor can you claim this credit if you’re subject to the AMT on this year’s taxes. When you get to the screen that asks if you paid AMT in the past and had timing items, answer Yes and follow our onscreen instructions to calculate this credit. Related Information: Why am I getting hit with the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax)? What is the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in 2020? How much is the AMT exemption? Thu, 23 Dec 2021 23:00:00 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/can-i-claim-the-amt-alternative-minimum-tax-credit/01/26201#M81 TurboTax Help 2021-12-23T23:00:00Z