The out-of-pocket expenses that educators can claim as a deduction increased to $300 for 2022, up $50 from last year. This is the first increase since 2002. The deduction for unreimbursed expenses is available to all educators, even those claiming the standard deduction. Married educators who are both claiming the deduction can claim a deduction of up to $600. If you or your spouse are an educator who plans on claiming the deduction for 2022, remember that you need to track the receipts for your out-of-pocket expenses to verify the amounts you claim.
