If you itemize deductions (Schedule A), you may claim your job-related expenses, but they won't be fully deductible because they are subject to the 2% rule. (If you take the standard deduction, your job-related expenses won't make a difference on your tax return.)
To enter your job-related expenses (for your W-2 income):
- Continue your return in TurboTax Online. (If your return isn't open, you'll need to sign in and click Take me to my return.)
- Click Tax Tools (lower left side of your screen).
- Click Tools.
- Click Topic Search.
- In the I'm looking for: box, type 2106.
- In the results box, highlight 2106, then click GO.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your job-related expenses.
Note: If using the TurboTax CD/Download (desktop) software, you'll use the Find function (instead of "My Account") to search for the topic.
For more information, please see this TurboTax FAQ: Can employees deduct any job-related expenses?