Should my job expenses for W-2 income reduce my tax balance due?

[AnnetteB]

Maybe. 

If you receive a W-2 for your work, then your unreimbursed employee expenses, such as your business miles or other expenses, are deducted on Form 2106 as Employee Business Expenses. 

These expenses are then included on Schedule A Itemized Deductions as a part of the deductions limited by 2% of your adjusted gross income.  So, be aware that unless you are itemizing deductions, including the employee business expenses may not affect your refund/balance due. 

Keep reading for more information, including how to add these expenses to your return.

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