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Am I correct that OTR company drivers are not allowed any work related deductions or per diem for meals in 2018?

 
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Am I correct that OTR company drivers are not allowed any work related deductions or per diem for meals in 2018?

If you are a W-2 employee you cannot deduct any job-related expenses on your federal return now.  If you receive a 1099Misc you can still claim your expenses and prepare a schedule C.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-re...

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Am I correct that OTR company drivers are not allowed any work related deductions or per diem for meals in 2018?

If you are a W-2 employee you cannot deduct any job-related expenses on your federal return now.  If you receive a 1099Misc you can still claim your expenses and prepare a schedule C.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-re...

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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