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posted Feb 28, 2024 6:57:05 PM

Business or self employed. I’m a wage employee who recieves w-2 s

Can I deduct my motel room expenses and mileage from my home In another state.

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Level 15
Feb 28, 2024 7:09:04 PM

If you are a W2 employee you can not deduct expenses.  Even for self employment you can't deduct those personal expenses.  

Employee Tax Expert
Feb 28, 2024 7:14:59 PM

No, personal expenses for commuting are not deductible for W-2 employees for tax purposes.

 

Please see this article for more details on commuting expenses and this article for travel expenses as it relates to employees.