Form 2106-2026

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Form 2106 is a tax document used by Armed Forces reservists, qualified performing artists, fee-basis state or local government officials, and employees with impairment-related work expenses to report employee business expenses for the year 2023. It includes sections for detailing expenses related to vehicle use, travel, and meals, as well as reimbursements received from employers. The form is attached to individual tax returns (Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR) and provides instructions for calculating deductible expenses.

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Begin by entering your name and social security number at the top of the form. This information is essential for identification purposes.
In Part I, list your occupation and detail your employee business expenses. Fill in each line carefully, starting with vehicle expenses, parking fees, and travel costs. Ensure you do not include meal expenses in this section.
Proceed to enter any reimbursements received from your employer in Step 2. This will help you accurately calculate your deductible expenses.
In Step 3, subtract any reimbursements from your total expenses to determine what you can deduct. If applicable, follow the instructions for reporting excess reimbursements as income.
Complete Part II if claiming vehicle expenses. Provide details about mileage and vehicle usage as required.

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Who uses 2106?

Use Form 2106 if you were an Armed Forces reservist, qualified performing artist, fee-basis state or local government official, or employee with impairment-related work expenses.

Who qualifies for unreimbursed employee expenses?

Unreimbursed Employee Expenses Armed Forces reservists. Qualified performing artists. Fee-basis state or local government officials. Employees with impairment-related work expenses.

Can you still deduct unreimbursed business expenses?

The unreimbursed business expenses exemption began with 2018 tax returns. This means employees can no longer offset their taxable income with employee business expenses.

When did form 2106 go away?

The 2018 tax reform suspended this deduction for most taxpayers until 2025. However, taxpayers employed in certain professions can still file Form 2106 to claim their business expenses and do not need to itemize to do so.

Who needs to file form 2106?

Form 2106 may be used only by Armed Forces reservists, qualified performing artists, fee-basis state or local government officials, and employees with impairment-related work expenses because of the suspension of miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to the 2% floor under section 67(a) by section 67(g).

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What is the form 2106 used for?

Form 2106 is used to deduct unreimbursed job expenses for eligible employees. These can include tools, education, clothing, home office costs, insurance, and any dues or fees paid to professional organizations.

What is considered a qualified performing artist?

Youre a qualified performing artist if all of the following is true: You performed services in the performing arts as an employee for at least two employers during the tax year. You received from at least two of those employers wages of $200 or more per employer.

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