I am a physician and have a lot of CME cost and medical society cost. My employer covers a set amount but I have a lot that I have to pay. Can I deduct the rest?

mcshadow_65 · ‎February 23, 2022

xmasbaby0 · ‎February 23, 2022

You said you have an employer. If you are a W-2 employee you cannot deduct job-related expenses on your 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...

If you work as an independent contractor then your business expenses can be entered on your Schedule C.

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Bsch4477 · ‎February 23, 2022

Unfortunately as an employee you can’t deduct those expenses.

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I am a physician and have a lot of CME cost and medical society cost. My employer covers a set amount but I have a lot that I have to pay. Can I deduct the rest?