Billcf
New Member

Self employed deduction question

I just want to clarify. 

inunderstand that as an employee, you may deduct tools that are more than 2% of your income. 

as a self employed maintenance, repair, and groundskeeper - can I deduct my tools purchased exclusively for and in line with common practice of use for the work type as long as they fall below the de Minimus of 2500$ 

 

for example, I needed to buy several clamps, drills, tool belt, etc 

 

also unsure of the useful life of one year or less - as many examples of total deductions I see are tools known to last longer tHan one year 

 

seperatly, is mileage deductible to and from the properties I work for ?