As an addendum:
I wonder if your employer is aware of what an "accountable reimbursement plan" is for job related expenses. You may want to inquire about that also.
With an accountable plan, you are required to provide receipts for those work related expenses, and the employer reimburses you for the expenses you can prove with receipts. That way, the employer gets to deduct the expenses as a business expense, and the amount does not have to be reported to you by the employer, or included on your W-2.
