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June 4, 2019
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Where do I deduct internet expense for work?

  • June 4, 2019
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June 4, 2019

If you are an employee, it is an employee business expense.

Here's where to enter your job-related expenses:

  1. Open (continue) your return in TurboTax if it's not already open.
  • Online versions: Make sure you've selected the Take me to my return button.
  1. In TurboTax, search for 2106 and then select the "Jump to" link in the search results.
  2. At the Tell us about the occupation you have expenses for screen, enter your occupation, then select Continue.

 

  • If you land on the Job-Related Expenses Summary screen, you can select Add Another Occupation (to add another 2106), Edit (for an existing 2106), or Delete.
  1. Follow the onscreen instructions.

 Here are some other employment related costs that may be helpful investigating:

  • Home office costs. The office must be your principal place of business and be for the convenience of your employer—not just helpful in conducting your job.
  • Job search expenses in your current occupation, even if you don’t land a new job. This includes everything from the cost of producing and copying your resume to travel expenses you incur while interviewing or searching for a job.
  • Legal fees related to doing or keeping your job.
  • The cost of a passport for a business trip.
  • Union dues and expenses. However, you cannot deduct the portion of the fees that pays for sick, accident or death benefits or for a pension fund, even if the fees are required dues.
  • Work clothes and uniforms that are not suitable for everyday use and are a condition of your employment.
  • Tools (including the business use of your cell phone and internet)
  • Dues or subscriptions to professional societies
  • Licenses
  • Travel and meals for business, including DOT per diem
  • Excess educator expenses
  • Education that either maintains or improves job skills or is required to keep your salary or job