To enter Employee Expenses:
- Select "Federal Taxes" on the Tax Timeline
- Select "Deductions & Credits" on the second menu bar
- Click "Check for more tax breaks" then select "Skip to see all breaks"
- Scroll down to "Employment Expenses" and select "Show More"
- Select "Start" next to "Job Expenses for W-2 Income"
On the next screen you will see "Let us know if you had any of these expenses for your W-2 income":
- Vehicle expenses for work, not commuting
- Meals and entertainment expenses
If these apply to your situation, you will answer "Yes" to "Did you have any of these expenses in 2016 for your W-2 income?" Then follow the interview questions to enter information about the items purchased.