Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Catseyes's Avatar
    Catseyes Posts: 51, Reputation: 5
    Junior Member
    		  
    #1

    Mar 21, 2006, 03:47 PM
    Job related expenses : visa fees
    Dear Atlanta Tax Expert,

    A friend of mine told me she included immigration fees ( visa issuance, travel to home country for visa interview) in the job related expenses to get deductions ( if itemized deductions is better than standard).
    She said that she considers it a job expense ( which was not reimbursed by her employer ) because the visa allows her to work ( hence, job expense ).

    Is it possible to do that ? :confused: I am confused because I do not think it was possible to do that for immigration fees (lawyer fees, travel expenses , and visa fees ). So, I did not do it for my own taxes ( I also had to pay visa fees ).

    Thanks for your reply.
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #2

    Mar 21, 2006, 09:58 PM
    Cateyes:

    To be honest, you could probably claim these fees and the IRS will probably not challenge them.

    However, they are NOT considered valid job-related expenses, so if the IRS did catch you, you have no legal ground to stand on.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Are my problems related? [ 6 Answers ]

Hello, sorry my first post is a 'please help' but I'm desperate. I bought my PC about 2 months ago and had no problems until this week until, out of the blue: Home page is set to Wanadoo but it suddenly looked completely different. The usual red background has gone, the format is completely...

Fees [ 2 Answers ]

Can the opposing attorney charge interest on money awarded on court costs? In California thanks

Many Questions related to H1 - Tax [ 3 Answers ]

Hello Tax Experts, I have many un answered questions. Any help by answering them is highly appreciated. 1) I am full time for a consulting company A (I get 5 day leave, 5 sick leave and paid for US holidays only 6 days, and 50% of the medical benefits for family ). And this...

Federal Forms for a F1 Visa to H1 VISA [ 5 Answers ]

I understand many people are in the same boat and I am also in the Same boat as all. Let me present my case and have it clear understanding for all First I was on OPT status from 1st January 2004 to 13th Oct 2004. I changed my status from F1 -> H1B on 14th Oct 2004. Hence my status from 14th...

View more questions Search