Is paying to get certified as a medical coder tax deductible if you work as a medical billing coder?

[leeloo]

The employee business expense deduction was repealed under TCJA.  However, prior to 2018, you could deduct education that improved or was required for your employment. This may still be available in your state.

[xmasbaby0]

Can I deduct job-related expenses on my tax return?

Sorry---W-2 employees cannot deduct job-related expenses on a federal return.  Job-related expenses were eliminated as a federal deduction for W-2 employees by the tax laws that changed for 2018 and beyond.  Your state tax laws might be different in AL, AR, CA, HI, MN, NY or PA.

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