Which of the following jobs away from home is a temporary assignment for the entire time the taxpayer is at the job?
a. Correct. A temporary assignment must be one that is expected to last one year or less and in fact ends within this period.
b. Incorrect. Even though the job is expected to last no more than one year, it is not temporary because it in fact lasts for 13 months. However, if the taxpayer realistically expected this job to last for one year or less, then it will be considered temporary for that time period. Once the taxpayer knew the job would last longer than one year, the remaining expenses are not deductible because the job is not considered temporary.
c. Incorrect. A job expected to last 14 months can never be temporary, even if it is completed in one year or less.
d. Incorrect. A job expected to last more than one year (15 months) in this case is indefinite; the fact that it lasts for two years does not change anything.