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posted Jun 3, 2019 4:47:31 PM

Can i deduct travel expenses if I work for a contracting company?

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Employee Tax Expert
Jun 3, 2019 4:47:32 PM

Yes, if you have travel expenses to temporary job locations, and they are not reimbursed by your company. If you receive a W-2 for this work, you should enter them as Employment Expenses> Job Expenses for W-2 Income.

See this link, under Auto and Travel Expenses: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Tax-Deductions-and-Credits/Employees-Can-Deduct-Workp...

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Employee Tax Expert
Jun 3, 2019 4:47:32 PM

Yes, if you have travel expenses to temporary job locations, and they are not reimbursed by your company. If you receive a W-2 for this work, you should enter them as Employment Expenses> Job Expenses for W-2 Income.

See this link, under Auto and Travel Expenses: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Tax-Deductions-and-Credits/Employees-Can-Deduct-Workp...