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posted Jun 5, 2019 10:31:42 PM

I cannot find where to enter the deduction of my teacher union dues

I posted teacher expenses of 250.00 and cannot figure out where to add union dues 1147.20

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 10:31:42 PM

You cannot deduct your union dues anymore.  

 

Due to the new tax law change the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, ( TCJA), for 2018 through 2025Congress suspends all miscellaneous itemized deductions ( Form 2106) that are subject to the 2 percent of adjusted gross income floor. This change affects un-reimbursed employee expenses such as job-related travels, uniforms, union dues and the deduction for business-related meals and entertainment.  You will not be able to deduct any unreimbursed employee expenses on your 2019 tax return. 

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 10:31:42 PM

You cannot deduct your union dues anymore.  

 

Due to the new tax law change the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, ( TCJA), for 2018 through 2025Congress suspends all miscellaneous itemized deductions ( Form 2106) that are subject to the 2 percent of adjusted gross income floor. This change affects un-reimbursed employee expenses such as job-related travels, uniforms, union dues and the deduction for business-related meals and entertainment.  You will not be able to deduct any unreimbursed employee expenses on your 2019 tax return. 

Returning Member
Jun 5, 2019 10:31:44 PM

Turbo Tax 2017 will not let me enter additional job-related expenses because I entered my occupation as Teacher.  So I'm limited to my $250 out of pocket expenses.  This isn't right...either that or the Tax Code has changed not allowing union dues!