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First of all, I question if one can work for a company & receive both a W2 & a 1099. The box on the W2 says wages tips & other compensation. Accordingly, I think it all probably belongs on the W2

If you are required to use your car for your job & are not reimbursed, you can deduct it as employee business expenses. It is part of the misc itemized deductions on sch A, subject to the 2% floor amount. This could reduce or eliminate any benefit. As far as your room in your house goes, check out the rules on home office deductions and how they apply to your situation. Also keep in mind that if you attend meetings in your employer's office, you may have to file tax returns in both states. ___________________________________

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I understand that it would go on schedule A, but wouldnt you have to file a 2106-EZ for unreimbursed employee business expenses? From what I've read, if you were reimbursed at all by your employer, you have to file 2106. Isn't that only filed if you were an employee (W-2)? If it's your personal business (1099), the mileage deduction is filed under schedule C, right? I repair computers and usually drive to personal service calls in-between employee-based calls, but I never double-dip (meaning I let my employer think I am doing only their calls by estimating mileage between distances, but the remainder of that mileage is placed in my personal-job mileage column in an excel spreadsheet). One more question, I appreciate this info...what NJ state form do you use for paying estimated income taxes? I know federal its 1040ES, but it's sometimes difficult to muddle through the NJ state dept of taxation website. Is it mantatory to file estimated taxes electronically every quarter? Thanks, Dan

Form NJ-1040-ES. You can mail it. You do not have to file it electronically.

Bob Sandler