Tips and Advice

Don't overlook Employee Business Expenses. You will miss out on deductions you are allowed to take!   

Unreimbursed employee business expenses are allowed as a miscellaneous itemized deduction.  The expenses must be ordinary and necessary.  An expense is ordinary if it is common and accepted in your type of business.  An expense is necessary if it is appropriate and helpful to your business.  

Most common types of deductible employee business expenses are professional dues, safety equipment required by employer, and business travel.  You may also take deductions for the cost of uniforms and other special work clothes that are not suitable for everyday wear, including the cost of cleaning the clothing.  Some other commonly overlooked employee business expenses include: