If you are a W-2 employee you cannot deduct job-related expenses on your federal tax return. Your state tax laws might be different.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-re...
If you are self-employed then your tools etc can be entered on your Schedule C with your other business expenses.
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