can i claim lost wages from a suspension on my federal tax return?

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can i claim lost wages from a suspension on my federal tax return?

I was suspended from my federal government job for 45 days without pay. I loss not only gross income but retirement (TSP) contributions. Can I claim any of this on my tax return?

2007-01-21 13:07:25 · 4 answers · asked by Dienekes 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States

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No you can't.

2007-01-21 13:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

No, there is no deduction for unpaid wages. However, if you feel the suspension wasn't justified, you can seek a ruling from the labor board for back pay.

2007-01-21 13:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by oblivious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You claim the zero you earned. That's it.

You didn't lose anything. You didn't get paid is what your punishment was.

2007-01-21 14:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by WealthBuilder 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

No.

2007-01-21 13:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by Nusha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋