topic I am a ski instructor, received a w2 but am also considered a contracted employee. I need to know if I can claim business expenses for being an instructor? in Deductions & credits

I am a ski instructor, received a w2 but am also considered a contracted employee. I need to know if I can claim business expenses for being an instructor?

deannmmiller — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:49:07 GMT

Did you also receive a Form 1099-MISC? Or just a W2?

Rachel_W — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:49:09 GMT

Did you also receive a Form 1099-MISC? Or just a W2?

Just w2

deannmmiller — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:49:10 GMT

Just w2

Also... education expenses for certification and ski equi...

deannmmiller — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:49:11 GMT

Also... education expenses for certification and ski equipment?

If just W2, then nothing is deductible under the new tax...

Vanessa — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:49:13 GMT

If just W2, then nothing is deductible under the new tax laws.

Thank you. What about education expenses towards teaching?

deannmmiller — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:49:14 GMT

Thank you. What about education expenses towards teaching?

No. Unless you are working on a degree, then you could e...

Vanessa — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:49:14 GMT

No. Unless you are working on a degree, then you could enter your expenses and see if you qualify for the lifetime learning credit

If you received a W2 and the box for a statutory employee...

Vanessa — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:49:15 GMT

If you received a W2 and the box for a statutory employee is checked in box 13 then yes, you can claim business expenses.

If you only receive a W2 and the statutory box is not checked, then you are not considered by the IRS to be a contractor employee which means you could not claim any business expenses.