What are job expenses for W2 income?

When you travel for work, you can include this as a work-related expense. This means you might be able to include deductions for things like work airfare, lodging, and meals.

• Work-related education expenses

When you take certain professional development opportunities, you can sometimes include this in your deductions. Taking certain professional or continuing educational courses, attending conferences, and any other activities to increase your expertise and skills in your field might be considered a deductible education expense.

• Work-related vehicle expenses

When you use your personal vehicle for work functions, you might be able to make certain claims for deductions. This includes things like car maintenance, repairs, gas, and other necessary car-related expenses.

• Home office expenses

If you work from home you might be able to deduct certain things from your home office expenses. Common items include rent, mortgage payments, office supplies, utilities, internet costs, and technology costs.

• Job-related equipment and materials expenses

If you need to purchase certain equipment or materials for your job, such as a computer, printer, or other form of tech or tool, you might be able to claim this in your deductions.