{"id":539,"date":"2015-08-12T15:09:17","date_gmt":"2015-08-12T19:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.etax.com\/?p=539"},"modified":"2015-06-30T15:10:01","modified_gmt":"2015-06-30T19:10:01","slug":"cashing-in-on-cashiers-tax-time-deductions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etax.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/12\/cashing-in-on-cashiers-tax-time-deductions\/","title":{"rendered":"Cashing In on Cashier\u2019s Tax Time Deductions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s more to being a cashier than just scanning a barcode with a red laser. If you\u2019re aware of all the tasks that a cashier does, you\u2019ve likely been employed as one at some point. As a cashier, you are entitled to some expense deductions at tax time that can save you money on your total tax liability. Your employer will supply you with a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which documents your income and withholdings.<\/p>\n<p>You can lessen the amount of taxes you owe by deducting any expenses you incurred as a cashier. You can claim these deductions as a 2% limited miscellaneous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etax.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/19\/new-auto-loan-interest-deduction-how-to-save-up-to-10000-on-your-taxes-2025-2028\/\">deduction<\/a> on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions. You\u2019ll need to keep all your receipts to document your expenses. You can claim expenses relating to union dues and subscription fees for work-related publications.<\/p>\n<p>Provided they meet certain standards, education and training courses may also be deductible. Generally, this includes refresher classes, vocational courses, and classes to announce new developments. 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