PA Teacher Union Dues

[tm25taz]

When filing and filling out the tax forms it Under job related expenses it asks for expenses like subscriptions, union dues, etc.  On my W-2 it doesn't specifically say union dues in box 14 it just says PSERS $6600.60, SEC125 $906.20, and LST $52.00.  I know the $52 is the township tax we get, but are not sure which of the other two are my union dues because PSERS is my union representatives, but I know I didn't pay $6600.60 in union dues.  I believe that is my retirement.  I m think SEC125 is union dues but that seems high as well.  And am I allowed to claim union dues as a teacher?

[KatrinaB48]

If you have your last pay stub from the year, then you can use that. You are not allowed to deduct union dues when itemizing deductions on your federal return however, Pennsylvania allows the deduction of union dues if you itemize. Please view this Pennsylvania link for more information.