Can we deduct my wife's work related expenses who works on a Per Diem basis but still receives a W-2? She gets no leave/sick benefits.

Al328 · ‎March 21, 2020

NCperson · ‎March 21, 2020

no; unreimbursed work related expenses are not available for W-2 employees

xmasbaby0 · ‎March 21, 2020

Sorry--the tax laws that changed for 2018 and beyond say that W-2 employees cannot deduct job-related expenses on a federal return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-re...

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