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posted Jun 6, 2019 2:42:56 AM

Where do I enter transportation expenses (not travel expenses) related to a temporary duty assignment in the military in Turbo Tax Premier 2016?

I am active-duty, and had to drive my POV to a temporary duty assignment for 2 weeks.  This was not 'travel away from home' expenses, but local transportation expenses for a temp assignment.  I am not sure where to enter them online. Thank you in advance.

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Jun 6, 2019 2:42:58 AM

That would be an employee business expense. Employee business expenses are a limited deduction. You can claim them only if:

  • You can itemize deductions, and
  • they exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income.

If your miscellaneous itemized deductions clearly don't exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income there is no need to go through the time consuming effort to enter them. If they are over 2%, under the deductions and credits tab at the bottom of the list under other deductions and credits. Look for other deductions.

Turbotax explains the 2% rule at this site.

For employee business expenses look under Federal Taxes, then Deductions and Credits, then Explore on My Own, then Employment Expenses (near the bottom.)