Can I put in expenses from work I did as a notary even if the company did not pay me for that year?

[CathiM · Accepted solution]

Yes, you enter unreimbursed notary expenses as  job-related expenses on Schedule A.  Job-related expenses aren't fully deductible as they're subject to the 2% rule, What is the 2% rule? You have to be able to itemize to get a deduction for these expenses.

The easiest way to enter your job-related employee expenses:

1. In TurboTax, type 2106 (exactly like that) in the search bar at the top right of your screen and then select the "Jump to" link in the search results
2. Enter your occupation and continue through the screens that don't apply to you
3. Answer No on the screen Did you buy or own any items for use on your job?
4. On the next screen answer no and continue through the next screen without adding your expense here
5. On the next screen, enter the description and your notary expenses. 
6. Continue through the screens until you get out