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How do I add "other" expenses that apply to me like Union Dues and Uniform fees?

 
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How do I add "other" expenses that apply to me like Union Dues and Uniform fees?

You will enter these type of expenses under Employment Expenses in the Deductions and Credits section of the program.  Follow the steps below (you can also use the search feature to search for "2106" and click jump to link - this will bring you to the job-related expenses page) - 
  • Log into your account and hit Take Me to My Return
  • Click on Federal Taxes
  • Then Deductions and Credits
  • Scroll down until you see Employment Expenses (you may have to click Check for More Credits and Show All to get the full list to appear)
  • Click on Job Expenses for W2 income 
  • Follow the guide and answer the questions.  The program will ask you about things like mileage expenses and home office expenses first, but then it will ask about other possible job related expenses and you will be able to add these into this section

However, please note that actually deducting employee related business expenses can be difficult as you will have to meet the 2% floor.  Under the 2% rule, you're only allowed to deduct the portion of miscellaneous expenses that exceeds 2% of your adjusted gross income (AGI). You must also itemize to get this deduction.


You can read more about deducting Employee Expenses here

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