expense

[jperez2872]

my husband travels out of state for work and pays for lodging out of pocket (does not get reimbursed).  Job is temporary out of state and comes home every weekend.  Can i claim the weekly lodging expense?

[JohnB5677]

If your husband receives a W-2 he unfortunately can not deduct any business expenses.

Beginning in 2018, if your husband is paid on a W-2, employee expenses are no longer eligible for a tax deduction on your federal tax return

However, 

• Alabama, 
• Arkansas, 
• California, 
• Hawaii,
• Minnesota, 
• New York and 
• Pennsylvania 

Do provide a deduction for unreimbursed employee business expenses on their respective state income tax returns.

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