I drive for my job and am paid drive time, but not mileage. I’m wondering if a tax break is available due to the lack of pay in mileage. If so, how is this tracked?

mirandablasingam · ‎December 6, 2022

xmasbaby0 · ‎December 6, 2022

If you are an independent contractor then you can prepare a Schedule C to enter your business expenses like mileage. And if you use online TurboTax you will need to use Self-Employed. If you are self-employed post back for further help with self-employment income.

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NCperson · ‎December 6, 2022

@mirandablasingam but if you are a W-2 employee, there is no tax break available.....

xmasbaby0 · ‎December 6, 2022

I could have sworn I replied to this exact post earlier with this information:

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.

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

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VolvoGirl · ‎December 6, 2022

@xmasbaby0 Maybe it's this one? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-started-working-from-home-and-...

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I drive for my job and am paid drive time, but not mileage. I’m wondering if a tax break is available due to the lack of pay in mileage. If so, how is this tracked?