Travel expenses for W-2 employees
$0
Can You Write Off Travel Expenses for W-2 Employees?
Short answer: No: unreimbursed business travel isn't deductible for employees, but accountable-plan reimbursements are tax-free.
W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses on a federal return through at least 2026 (the miscellaneous itemized deduction is gone); ask your employer for an accountable-plan reimbursement instead.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.
Travel expenses for W-2 employees
$0
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
No: unreimbursed business travel isn't deductible for employees, but accountable-plan reimbursements are tax-free.
Business justification
No: unreimbursed business travel isn't deductible for employees, but accountable-plan reimbursements are tax-free. W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses on a federal return through at least 2026 (the miscellaneous itemized deduction is gone); ask your employer for an accountable-plan reimbursement instead.
Category
- Write-Offs by Job