Travel to a conference for work with dependents

[Alyssa007]

I am a single parent and I had to travel to attend conferences twice last year and both times I took my kids with me - 13 year old and 15 year old. Both times I was at a conference full time, I paid for their flight, ground transportation, and entrances to places like a museum or aquarium where they could spend all day. Can I claim any of these expenses as a deduction and if so, which ones? 

[JulieS]

No, as an employee, you can't deduct any expenses related to your job since the Tax Cuts and Jobs act of 2017.

I am assuming you are an employee who receives a W-2 form. 

If you are ‌self-employed, or a contractor that receives a 1099, you may be able to claim some of your own expenses, but not the expenses for your children to come with you.

Follow this link to learn more about what business expenses you can deduct for travel if you are self-employed.