Regarding a section 179 expense. I purchased over 3k in required aviation tooling as w2 employed aircraft mechanic. I show an expense and depreciation of 0. Why?

[Ashby · Accepted solution]

I'm sorry, but this year you cannot deduct tools as you probably have in the past. All types of mechanics are feeling the pain from this because of the tax reform that disallowed the deduction. Here is the official response:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300622