Form 2106‑EZ – Unreimbursed Employee Business Expenses

Last reviewed: 2025‑10‑26

Use the Form 2106ez: Form 2106‑EZ – Unreimbursed Employee Business Expenses Tax Form Calculator Form 2106ez: Form 2106‑EZ – Unreimbursed Employee Business Expenses as a stand alone tax form calculator to quickly calculate specific amounts for your 2026 2106ez state tax return. Alternatively, you can use one of our Combined Federal and State Tax Estimators to quickly calculate your salary, tax, and take-home pay.

Form 2106‑EZ was used by employees to claim unreimbursed job‑related business expenses, including vehicle costs, travel away from home, and certain business supplies, when they received no reimbursement from their employer. It provided a streamlined filing option for those eligible.

Key eligibility rules for Form 2106‑EZ:

• The employee received no reimbursement from the employer for the expenses claimed.
• The deduction was for traditional non‑self‑employed activities.
• The form was available only until tax years beginning before 2018 and is no longer used for most taxpayers.
• Expenses included: business use of a personal vehicle (standard mileage allowed), travel and lodging away from home, other unreimbursed job expenses.

Although Form 2106‑EZ is not available for most employees today, it remains relevant for historical tax years (pre‑2018) and for understanding the evolution of employee expense deductions under U.S. tax law. Taxpayers reviewing prior‑year returns may still need to recognise it.

If you were filing for a tax year when Form 2106‑EZ applied, consult your records closely: verify unreimbursed expense amounts, maintain mileage logs, and ensure no reimbursements were received. For current tax years, review eligibility for other forms such as Form 2106 or Schedule A (if itemizing) and consider state‑level variations.

Important Notes

All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.