Deductions for overseas contractors

[fred huff]

I work as a contractor supporting the US Embassy in Kabul.

Can I deduct the cost of airline tickets on my taxes? My company provides a travel stipend and it is taxed.

Can I deduct the cost of meals? My company provides per diem and it is also taxed.

[DoninGA]

What is your employment status?  Are you an independent contractor reporting your income and expenses on a Schedule C of your tax return?  Or are you an employee of a US firm receiving a W-2?

[fred huff]

employee of us firm with w-2.

[DoninGA]

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@fred huff wrote:

employee of us firm with w-2.

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Employee business expenses are not deductible on a federal tax return due to the tax code changes for tax years 2018 thru 2025.

[fred huff]

Thanks.