Tax Year Prior to 2020: Can I get reimbursed for gas mileage for work from my taxes even if I don't get compensated by my employer

[KarenL2]

Unreimbursed employee expenses are deductible. It's not a "reimbursement" but they can be deducted if your mileage qualifies. These expenses go on Schedule A Itemized Deductions where they are subject to the 2% of adjusted-gross-income limit.  This means only the amount over 2% of your adjusted gross income will be deductible on the Schedule A. If you have enough expenses, and typically itemize your deductions, it may benefit you.

Keep in mind that commuting mileage to your W-2 job is not deductible.  You can deduct travel expenses for temporary out-of-town work locations, mileage for when you leave your main work location for a business purpose, and mileage between jobs.

Your expenses would go on Form 2106, which flows to Schedule A.

Where do I enter job-related expenses?

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If that doesn't work for you, you can get to the correct area as follows:

• Federal Taxes tab (Personal tab In the Home & Business version)
• Deductions and Credits
• scroll down to Employment Expenses
• then, Job Expenses