Yes, "if you're a member of the National Guard or military reserve, you may be able to claim a deduction for unreimbursed travel expenses paid in connection with the performance of services as a reservist that reduces your adjusted gross income. This travel must be overnight and more than 100 miles from your home. Expenses must be ordinary and necessary. This deduction is limited to the regular federal per diem rate (for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses) and the standard mileage rate (for car expenses) plus any parking fees, ferry fees, and tolls." (IRS)
Please follow these steps to enter your reservist expenses:
- Click "Deductions & Credits" (under Federal) on the left
- Scroll down and click "Show more" next to "Employment Expenses"
- Scroll down and click "Start" next to "Job Expenses for W-2 Income"
- Answer "Yes" and continue
- Answer "Armed Forces reservist" on the "Does your reserve work involve any of these professions or situations?" screen
- Continue through the question.
These expenses will be entered as an adjustment on Schedule 1 line 12.
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