You can also save yourself tons in taxes by keeping good track of what’s deductible
Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or lawyers and the information provided here is based on a layperson’s perspective on travel nursing taxes. For tax advice, please consult an accountant, like the experts at TravelTax.com.
You know that you can make good money by having a tax home and earning untaxed income on your assignments. You can also save yourself tons in taxes by keeping good track of what’s deductible. Here’s the ultimate travel nursing tax deductions list.
Career Expenses
Education costs
- Mandatory education costs
- Career development costs
- CEU costs
- Student loan interest
Other career expenses
- Licensing fees
- Union dues
- Books and periodicals
- Malpractice insurance
- Job search costs
Travel-related Expenses
- Driving costs
- Car maintenance
- Tolls
- Parking
Transportation costs
- Car rental and gas in a rental car
- Taxi
- Train, airplane, bus and other travel fare
- Passport, if needed for assignment
Domestic Expenses
- Housing and meals
- Hotels on the road
- Food
- Beverages
- Related taxes
Clothing
- Uniform expenses
- Other work-related clothing and shoes
- Dry cleaning and laundry
Telecommunications
- Cell phone expenses
- Internet access
- Computer costs and maintenance
Miscellaneous Expenses
- Charitable donations
- Postage
- Printing and copying
- Legal and professional services, such as tax preparation fees
- Employer-mandated medical exams
- Breach of contract fees
- Contributions to state disability funds
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