My company refunds basic economy airfare on international flights I pay for an upgrade to Business can I claim the difference on my taxes

geoffm3218 · ‎May 31, 2019

I use a cpap and for trips to Phillipines I upgrade to have access to power outlet.

Opus 17 · ‎May 31, 2019

Yes. There is no requirement that you fly coach. You can report your travel expenses in turbotax under work-related expenses. There will be a question for non-taxable reimbursement. Enter the amounts reimbursed by the company here. The difference is what you can deduct as as additional deductible expense. However, this is a miscellaneous itemized deduction subject to the 2% rule so your actual tax benefit will be reduced depending on your other tax facts.

*Answers are correct to the best of my ability at the time of posting but do not constitute legal or tax advice.*

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Opus 17 · ‎May 31, 2019

Yes. There is no requirement that you fly coach. You can report your travel expenses in turbotax under work-related expenses. There will be a question for non-taxable reimbursement. Enter the amounts reimbursed by the company here. The difference is what you can deduct as as additional deductible expense. However, this is a miscellaneous itemized deduction subject to the 2% rule so your actual tax benefit will be reduced depending on your other tax facts.

*Answers are correct to the best of my ability at the time of posting but do not constitute legal or tax advice.*

My company refunds basic economy airfare on international flights I pay for an upgrade to Business can I claim the difference on my taxes