Can we claim a tax deduction when married & living in 2 different cities?

CAN WE CLAIM A TAX DEDUCTION FOR LODGING IF MY HUSBAND LIVED IN A DIFFERENT CITY OTHER THAN OUR HOME OF RESIDENCE FOR 9 MONTHS LAST YEAR FOR HIS JOB?Can we claim a tax deduction when married %26amp; living in 2 different cities?
If he is employed by a company that required him to be gone for 9 months %26amp; they didn't foot the bill, he needs a new job - yesterday. They sound like serious cheapskates! Beyond that, up to 2% of your income can be deducted as ';unreimbursed employee business expenses';. See the website below for a discussion of what qualifies.Can we claim a tax deduction when married %26amp; living in 2 different cities?
im sure your husband's employer paid for these lodging costs. therefore, they would not be deductible.
If his presence was a temporary job assignment at the direction of his employer, that is deductible as an Employee Business Expense on Form 2106. Only the costs that were not reimbursed by the employer are deductible. It's also subject to a 2% AGI limitation and only if you itemize your deductions.





If he simply took a job in a distant city, he might be able to deduct moving espenses if he worked there for at least 39 weeks after arrival at the new job location and it was more than 50 miles beyond his former commuting distance. He could only deduct temporary lodging for 30 days however as part of the moving expense deduction.