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Posted by Mechanic on October 30, 2006, 2:31 am
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Alexander Miha wrote:
> First, sorry for the naive question, any input from the wise
> is appreciated!
>
> I am married and work at a university in Boston, where we
> live. This year my wife took a 1-year postdoc position with
> a major university in another state to improve her prospects
> for academic position in Boston (if it matters, both our
> positions are regular employment, not consulting).
>
> Can we deduct any of the expenses associated with her job
> (rent for a second apartment, her travel to me, my travel to
> her, her conference travel) from our income? I do not think
> so, but do not know enough to be sure.
The short answer is "probably yes." You will want to take a
look at IRS Publication 463, as it sets out each of these
rules. What that publication does not say is that the trick
is to have a "home office" in one or more homes. Then you
might be able to even deduct travel costs for you to visit
your wife.... Maybe.
Best of luck,
Gary Brolis
http://www.MechanicsofMoney.com
http://www.MechanicsofMoney.com/blog.php
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