Frequently Asked Questions

ShiftDeduct is built specifically for travel nurses. We understand the difference between agency housing stipends and self-sourced housing, know which states require separate returns, and our AI is trained on travel healthcare tax situations — not general personal finance.

No. Most travel nurses are W-2 employees of staffing agencies and can still deduct unreimbursed work expenses in many situations. ShiftDeduct works for W-2, 1099, and nurses with both types of income.

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Common deductible expenses include: scrubs and uniforms, licensing and certification fees, CEU courses, malpractice insurance, work-related mileage, housing when away from your tax home, work tools and equipment, and phone/internet (work portion). Deductibility depends on your specific situation and whether expenses were reimbursed.

The IRS allows you to deduct either your actual housing/meal expenses OR the GSA per diem rate for your assignment city — whichever is larger. Many nurses don't know about per diem and leave money on the table. Our Per Diem Calculator shows you which method saves you more.

Yes. Pro users can import expenses from any CSV file — bank exports, credit card statements, MileIQ mileage exports — using our Bulk Import feature.

Usually yes — most states require a non-resident tax return if you earned income there. However, states with no income tax (TX, FL, WA, etc.) don't require a return, and some states have reciprocity agreements. Our Multi-State Tax Summary helps you understand your obligations.

No — ShiftDeduct is an expense tracker and tax preparation tool, not a tax filing service. We help you organize your deductions and identify which forms you need, but you still file through TurboTax, a CPA, or your preferred method. Our CPA Share Link makes it easy to hand off your organized data to a professional.

No. ShiftDeduct provides organizational tools and general information for educational purposes. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed CPA familiar with travel healthcare workers.

Free includes up to 25 expenses per year, mileage log, 1 assignment, and the Tax Form Finder. Receipt OCR, AI suggestions, unlimited expenses and assignments, and exports are Pro features.

A one-time $29 payment gives you 90 days of full Pro access — perfect for nurses who only need it during filing season (Jan–April). It includes everything in Pro for that period.

Yes. Pro monthly subscriptions can be cancelled anytime from your billing page. You keep Pro access until the end of your billing period. No cancellation fees.

Go to Reports → CPA Share Link to generate a secure, time-limited link your CPA can use to view your expense summary and download a PDF report without needing a ShiftDeduct account.