Where do I deduct work-related education expenses?

1EL — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:29:15 GMT

I know I qualify for this (I meet all the rules), but I can't figure out where to enter the information.

To enter your Unreimbursed Job-related expenses like educ...

HelenaC — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:29:17 GMT

To enter your Unreimbursed Job-related expenses like education expenses, seminars, mileage, in home office expenses, and meals:

1. Open (continue) your return in TurboTax.
(To do this, sign in to TurboTax and click the orange Take me to my return button.)

2. In the search box, search for 2106 and then click the "Jump to" link in the search results.

3. At the Tell us about the occupation you have expenses for screen, enter your occupation.

4. Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions.

If you land on the Job-Related Expenses Summary screen instead, you can either Edit expenses for an existing job or click Add Another Occupation to enter expenses for a new one.

Note: Unreimbursed job-related expenses (Form 2106), tax preparation fees, investment or advisory fees, and safe deposit box rentals, are subject to the 2% rule. See What is the 2% rule?

Under the 2% rule, you're only allowed to deduct the portion of miscellaneous expenses that exceeds 2% of your adjusted gross income (AGI). You must also itemize to get this deduction.

Tip: If the only work-related use of your car is commuting back and forth between your home and main workplace, do not enter any vehicle mileage or expenses. The IRS doesn't let employees deduct commuting costs.

Related Information:

Tax Topics - Topic 513 Work-Related Education Expenses - IRS.gov

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Where do I deduct work-related education expenses?

To enter your Unreimbursed Job-related expenses like educ...