Posted: Jun 15, 2005 By: tammie elliott

Subject: Unreimbursed Employee Expenses

Comment: I would like to make a complaint on behalf of Audits and information that is given by the IRS.

In 2003, I contacted the IRS Homeoffice and had a conversation with an agent that told me the requirements for Un-Reimbursed Employee Car / Vehicle Expenses. I followed what the requirements were.

Today, I am being audited and told that in order to get this deduction whether it be mileage or actual expenses, I need a letter from my employer that states I am not reimbursed for these items.

My employer does reimburse for mileage, but I was told even if that is so, I can still deduct the car expenses. The Auditor is telling me that I can not take any deduction without this letter.

As part of confidentiality in my workplace, my employer refuses to give this information out. It seems rather unethical of the IRS to state we can take a deduction then turn around in an audit and state we can't.

Please advise.
tammie elliott
burien, wa