Tax Year Prior to 2020: Can I claim uniform fees that the military has deducted from my pay?

[KarenL2]

Yes.  The cost of military uniforms, including their cleaning and upkeep, are deductible. They must be uniforms that you are prohibited from wearing when off duty, and your deduction is reduced by any uniform allowance that you receive.  Also, see this   6 Commonly Missed Tax Deductions for Military

You can deduct them as an Unreimbursed Employee Business Form 2106.  It goes on Schedule A Itemized Deductions in the Misc section subject to a 2% of Adjusted Gross Income threshold.  If you don't itemize, then deducting them won't benefit you. 

Where do I enter job-related employee expenses? (Form 2106)

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4800418

If that doesn't work for you, you can get to the correct area as follows:

• Federal Taxes tab (Personal tab In the Home & Business version)
• Deductions and Credits
• scroll down to Employment Expenses
• then, Job Expenses

[californiasteven]

You said the military deducted the cost from your pay.  Does this show up on your W2?

[KarenL2]

It would not specify uniforms on your W-2.  Look at your final paystub - it should be in the details there.

[californiasteven]

Thanks Karen.  I was concerned that that might have already been subtracted from Box 1.

[KarenL2]

You might want to confirm that by checking your paystub details...just in case.