Where do I claim per dem for over the road truck driver

[AshleyRose · Accepted solution]

Here's how to enter your DOT per diem in TurboTax:

1. Open your return if it's not already open and search for this exact phrase: job expenses, employee (include the comma and space) and then click the "Jump to" link in the search results.
2. On the Tell Us About the Occupation You Have Expenses For screen, enter your occupation (Truck Driver, Airline Pilot, etc.) and click Continue.
3. On the Do Any of These Uncommon Situations Apply to John's Job? screen, check the You are in the transportation industry checkbox and click Continue.
   • On the next few screens, you'll be asked about home office expenses, mileage, and other topics. Answer those questions as appropriate.
4. Eventually you'll come to the Any Other Expenses? screen. On this screen, enter your unreimbursed DOT per diem in the field Meal expenses covered by Department of Transportation rules.

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[zena3546]

none of the above applies in my turbotax 2018 home and business edition. Truck driver needing to deduct the per diem. yes have a 1099. HELP!

[zena3546]

only shows deduct meals while traveling

[zena3546]

no DOT box to check