topic Is a manager the same as employer? If I'm employed by an organization and provide gifts to my group, could the gifts be tax deductible as if I'm the employer? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Is a manager the same as employer? If I'm employed by an organization and provide gifts to my group, could the gifts be tax deductible as if I'm the employer?

daddyruchir — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:35:29 GMT

If you're a W-2 employee, your unreimbursed employee busi...

TomD8 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:35:31 GMT

If you're a W-2 employee, your unreimbursed employee business expenses (such as gifts to your group) are no longer deductible under the new tax law.

Thanks, TomD8. But, what about unreimbursed expenses we...

daddyruchir — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:35:32 GMT

Thanks, TomD8. But, what about unreimbursed expenses we had for work? I see in the Deductions & Credits section an entry for "Business gifts."

Oh I see, in 2018, this is no longer deductible on the fe...

daddyruchir — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:35:34 GMT

Oh I see, in 2018, this is no longer deductible on the federal return, unless, possibly, if it's over 2% of AGI.

Unreimbursed employee business expenses are no longer ded...

TomD8 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:35:36 GMT

Unreimbursed employee business expenses are no longer deductible on your federal return, but some states still allow it. That is why TT asks for the information. If your state still allows for the deduction, you'll be asked about it when you do your state return.