Can employees deduct commuting expenses like gas, mileage, fares, and tolls?

Commuting expenses between your home and main workplace aren't deductible on your federal return, even if your workplace is far away or you conduct business or haul work supplies during your commute.

However, the job-related expenses deduction is still available to people who work in one of these specific professions or situations:

Additionally, job-related expenses may be deductible in your state. Enter your expenses, and we’ll figure out if you can deduct them.