topic It says i need to type in my army reserves expenses and i don’t know what that means? in State tax filing

It says i need to type in my army reserves expenses and i don’t know what that means?

adrain97 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:20:36 GMT

If you were a member of the Guard or Reserve in 2017 and...

ToddL — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:20:37 GMT

If you were a member of the Guard or Reserve in 2017 and travelled more than 100 miles for drills, you may qualify for a special tax break.

"If you are an Armed Forces reservist or Guard member and travel more than 100 miles away from your home to perform reserves service (such as drills or meetings), travel-related expenses can be subtracted directly from the income reported on your tax return as an adjustment to income. You do not have to itemize deductions to take advantage of these benefits. Also, unlike most other employee business expenses, the deduction for these expenses is not subject to the standard 2% Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) limit. Allowable expenses include those that cover overnight transportation, meals, and lodging." from Tax Considerations for Reservists

I had little less than $3000 for reservist's expenses, af...

kimandyc — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:20:39 GMT

I had little less than $3000 for reservist's expenses, after inputting all my values in, there was no change to my federal/state tax return. Is this due to the fact that I did not make enough during the 2017 year?

That is the most likely reason.

ToddL — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:20:40 GMT

That is the most likely reason.

I have not yet submitted my tax return. Is it worth resta...

kimandyc — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:20:42 GMT

I have not yet submitted my tax return. Is it worth restarting and filling out the turbotax freedom version? I currently am on the deluxe program.