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April 10, 2025
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Work for a consulting Company in NYC that does not have an office, so I am working remotely for our client. But have a W-2.

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As mentioned in my title, I work remotely and have set up an office. I had to purchase a computer to connect into client systems to collaborate and perform the necessary tasks.

 

I have a W2. Can I deduct my remote home office, computer and essentials since I do not have an office to work from?

 

Thank you!

KN

 

 

 

 

    Best answer by AnnetteB6

    Since you live in NY, you can enter your unreimbursed employee expenses on Form 2106 as part of your Federal return.  As mentioned before, it will not affect your Federal return, but if you are itemizing on your NY return, this could be a deduction on your state.

     

    See the following TurboTax help article for more details:

     

    Where do I enter job-related employee expenses? (Form 2106)

     

    @krikey 
     

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    April 10, 2025

    No.  If you have a W-2, you cannot deduct your home office expense.  Employee job related expenses are not deductible on your federal return.

     

    Do you work in NY or another state? Some states may allow you to take a home office or employee job related expenses, but you cannot on your federal. 

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    krikeyAuthor
    April 10, 2025

    Hi Vanessa A,


    Thank you for your response. I thought as much but wanted confirmation.

     

    I live in NYC and work from home.

     

    Best Rgds

    KN

    AnnetteB6Answer
    April 15, 2025

    Since you live in NY, you can enter your unreimbursed employee expenses on Form 2106 as part of your Federal return.  As mentioned before, it will not affect your Federal return, but if you are itemizing on your NY return, this could be a deduction on your state.

     

    See the following TurboTax help article for more details:

     

    Where do I enter job-related employee expenses? (Form 2106)

     

    @krikey 
     

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