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ljsas90
March 12, 2025
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Can a flight attendant file travel/meal expenses if they are less than standard deduction if not federal what about California tax return

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Can I deduct meal and travel expenses for a deduction on California return

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    Vanessa A
    March 12, 2025

    If you are an employee, then travel and meals are not deductible expenses for your federal return.

     

    Under California law, you can still deduct employee job related expenses, however, you can only do this if you itemize your return.  You cannot deduct them in addition to your standard deduction. 

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