if an airline employee was surplussed to another base in another state from where they reside.....can they claim the commuting expenses on income taxes.....I was surplussed from Seattle to San Francisco and have to commute to fly my trips......I fly international routes.......The surpluss allowed me to maintain my income by flying international rathwer than taking a cut of pay and fly domestic in Seattle.....

Thank you for your time......

Very interesting question. Based on the initial facts and circumstances, I would be tempted to take a position in your favor.

I think a case could be made that you could present to your CPA to deduct these expenses as part of your employee business expenses that are subject to 2% AGI limit.

Remember this deduction would be taken on Schedule A.

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