My wife is a Realtor and received a W-2 in 2017 (vs. a 1099). Where can we deduct all of her expenses (mileage, fees, meals, gifts) ? (Schedule C, Schedule A, etc.)?

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My wife is a Realtor and received a W-2 in 2017 (vs. a 1099). Where can we deduct all of her expenses (mileage, fees, meals, gifts) ? (Schedule C, Schedule A, etc.)?

Not on Schedule C, since she is not self-employed. See this re Schedule A:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/know-these-helpful-tips-about-employee-business-expenses

And be aware that, starting with the 2018 tax year (returns filed in early 2019), unreimbursed employee business expenses are no longer deductible.

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My wife is a Realtor and received a W-2 in 2017 (vs. a 1099). Where can we deduct all of her expenses (mileage, fees, meals, gifts) ? (Schedule C, Schedule A, etc.)?

How does she collect her commissions ?

My wife is a Realtor and received a W-2 in 2017 (vs. a 1099). Where can we deduct all of her expenses (mileage, fees, meals, gifts) ? (Schedule C, Schedule A, etc.)?

They were paid separately from her salary (once a month in a commission check) and will be reported on her W-2 for 2017.

My wife is a Realtor and received a W-2 in 2017 (vs. a 1099). Where can we deduct all of her expenses (mileage, fees, meals, gifts) ? (Schedule C, Schedule A, etc.)?

Not on Schedule C, since she is not self-employed. See this re Schedule A:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/know-these-helpful-tips-about-employee-business-expenses

And be aware that, starting with the 2018 tax year (returns filed in early 2019), unreimbursed employee business expenses are no longer deductible.

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