topic Can I still write off the miles I drive for work in my personal car, my lunches, and the equipment and tools I buy for work? in Deductions & credits

Can I still write off the miles I drive for work in my personal car, my lunches, and the equipment and tools I buy for work?

zekane — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:00:11 GMT

Also, unless you were out-of-town overnight or with a bus...

TaxGuyBill — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:00:12 GMT

Also, unless you were out-of-town overnight or with a business client for business purposes, your meals are NOT a deduction (and never were).

Those expenses can only be claimed if you are self-employ...

DawnC0 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:00:13 GMT

Those expenses can only be claimed if you are self-employed and report your income/expenses on Schedule C. Beginning tax year 2018, unreimbursed job expenses related to your W-2 employment are no longer deductible on your federal tax return. They may still be deductible in your state; if so, TurboTax will ask during the state interview.