The link you provided refers to 2013/2014.
Under the new tax laws for 2018-2025, all W2 employee business deductions are suspended unless you fall into 1 of 4 categories (Military, Qualifying performing Artists, Fee basis state or local government officials, and employees with impairment-related work expenses).
If you are self-employed, receive a 1099 or are a statutory employee, then you can take the deductions.
"You can no longer claim any miscellaneous itemized deductions that are subject to the 2% of adjusted gross income limitation, including unreimbursed employee expenses. However, you may be able to deduct certain unreimbursed employee business expenses if you fall into one of the following categories of employment listed under Unreimbursed Employee Expenses , next, or are an eligible educator as defined under Educator Expenses , later." https://www.irs.gov/publications/p529#en_US_2018_publink100012457
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