What is Deductible Mileage for Electrician for out of town travel?

"Sharon Russell" wrote

If he's a self-employed electrician and looking for contract work, then it would flow to Schedule C. If he's looking for W-2 employment, then it would fall as "job hunting" expenses. Only his expenses related TO a job as an employee would go to 2106. Since he isn't incuring these expenses AS an employee, no 2106 deduction.

No to all of the above.

Sorry, I didn't include that all his work goes to a W2 as and employee. Please respond to the questions again based on the fact that he is considered an employee of these firms even though it may be for a relatively short period of time. Could be a few days, a week(s), a month(s) ,but always less than a year

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"Sharon Russell" wrote

The costs to find a new job are not 2106 expenses.

After he has employment, and incurs expenses to DO THAT JOB, then those expenses go to 2106.

What you describe are job hunting related expenses, and/or non-deductible commuting expenses.

Thank you Paul for your help!