I am a high school teacher. I flew from WA to AK last summer to complete a 10-day training for CASE certification to teach Natural Resources. Can I claim the flight?

[HelenaC · Accepted solution]

No, miscellaneous deductions subject to the 2% limit, including unreimbursed job expenses (reported on Form 2106) have been repealed for tax years 2018 – 2025. Affected deductions include:

• Job-search expenses
• Home office
• Union dues
• Work-related travel, mileage, and transportation (including DOT per diem)
• Work-related meals, entertainment, gifts, and lodging
• Work-related tools and supplies
• Specialized clothing or uniforms
• Work-related education
• Investment fees and expenses
• Safe deposit box rental fees
• Depreciation on computers used for work or investments
• Membership in professional societies
• Subscriptions to professional journals or trade magazines
• Licenses and regulatory fees
• Malpractice insurance
• Tax-preparation fees
• Tax advice fees
• Educator expenses in excess of $250
• Appraisal fees for casualty losses or donations
• Hobby expenses

To see all the eliminated or suspended deductions, click on Which federal tax deductions have been suspended by tax reform?