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Level 1
posted Mar 12, 2021 2:24:20 PM

Why didn't I get equal amounts to the days for the flat rate working from home expenses?

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Level 2
Mar 12, 2021 2:51:47 PM

You should get $2.00 per day for each day entered. Depending on which version of TurboTax you are using, you may have to make certain entries to actually post the flat-rate amount to your tax return.

 

Using the FIND button from the top toolbar in TurboTax Online, or the EasyStep view of TurboTax CD/Download, type in Employment as your keyword, highlight Employment Expenses and click Go

 

More information can be found in this FAQ from TurboTax: Employment Expenses Tax Info Centre

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Level 2
Mar 12, 2021 2:51:47 PM

You should get $2.00 per day for each day entered. Depending on which version of TurboTax you are using, you may have to make certain entries to actually post the flat-rate amount to your tax return.

 

Using the FIND button from the top toolbar in TurboTax Online, or the EasyStep view of TurboTax CD/Download, type in Employment as your keyword, highlight Employment Expenses and click Go

 

More information can be found in this FAQ from TurboTax: Employment Expenses Tax Info Centre

Level 1
Mar 12, 2021 3:24:36 PM

Thank you so much for your reply. I followed all the steps correctly and I could see deduction in my payable tax, however, the deductions didn't reflect exact amount of money. For example I worked for a 167 days which is worth $334. My deduction was only about $100. Am I missing something?

Level 1
Apr 29, 2021 9:32:38 PM

I have the same issue as well...were you able to solve it?