There are a few exceptions for the "job-related" expense deduction for W-2 employees.
Armed forces reservists
qualified performing artists
fee- basis state or local government officials
disabled and impairment related expenses
And as already noted, since information flows from the federal return to the state return, you can enter your job-related expense if you are going prepare a state return that allows W-2 expenses.
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