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    Sep 12, 2012, 05:32 PM
    Working per diem with W-2, can I deduct expenses?
    Hello,

    I am a physical therapist; I worked full time for a year, and did additional per diem work at 2 other facilities on weekends for extra pay; I was taxed for these, on W-2.
    I plan on only working per diem now, and resigning from my full time job. I was wondering when it's time to file taxes, can I claim gas/mileage as expenses?
    Someone gave me an advice to do an LLC for myself so I can claim for these deductions.
    Any advice would be appreciated.
    Thank you.
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    Sep 13, 2012, 06:13 AM
    Setting up an LLC is a good idea, if no other reason than to limit liability.

    If you work on a per diem basis and go to DIFFERENT work locations, then you can claim mileage. However, if you report to the same workplace, then you CANNOT claim mileage.
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