Deductions & credits

When you say you work for a shop----are you a W-2 employee?   If you are a W-2 employee then you cannot deduct your supples or any other job-related expenses on your federal return although your state return might allow it.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-re...

 

If you are an independent contractor then your supplies etc go on a Schedule C since you are "self-employed"

 

As for school-----did you attend a school that issued a 1098T to you?  If you attended an accredited school you may be able to get an education credit.  

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901172-what-are-education-tax-credits

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901172-what-education-tax-credits-are-available   

 

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/am-i-eligible-to-claim-an-education-credit

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