Some good news as you prepare your 2018 tax returns!
Thanks to recent union victories, you still have access to the federal educator expense tax deduction ... AND you can now deduct your union dues on your state taxes.
Check out all the details on these educator tax deductions on the NYSUT web site.
The federal educator expense tax deduction allows eligible educators to deduct up to $250 of qualified expenses paid in 2018.
The new state tax deduction for your union dues is a direct result of legislation championed by NYSUT, the state AFL-CIO, and other unions -- and signed into law in April, 2017.
Check out all the details on these educator tax deductions on the NYSUT web site.
As always, check with a qualified tax professional about your own situation, but don't forget these two important deductions as you dig into your 2018 taxes!
