That employees risk questionable expenses because in work sometimes considered reimbursed costs and therefore deductible. The questionable on types of expenses for which employees have sought reimbursement: hairdresser, traffic tickets, and kennel fees. In the Meals and Entertainment: They may be deductible but only at half the actual cost. As with many deductions, scrupulous records are required. In the Transportation and Travel: Sometimes considered unreimbursed costs and therefore deductible. For example, commuting costs cannot be claimed, but the expense of getting from a job with one employer to a second job with another is deductible. A Computer or Home Office: If used exclusively for work, they may be deductible. Union and Professional Dues, and Work-Related Licenses, Legal Fees and Medical Examinations. Uniforms, Tools, Supplies and Magazine Subscriptions: They may be deducted if not reimbursed by the employer.