Yes, the uniforms/equipment can be deducted as your charitable "out-of-pocket "expenses, not as job-related expenses. You are not paid for the work, but perform it as a volunteer.
TurboTax out-of-pocket pocket data entry:
- Federal Taxes
- Deductions & Credits
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Charitable Donations, select Donations to Charity in 2016 - enter out of pocket expenses in Other travel costs, use "out of pocket expenses" as your description.
