The references that Texas Roger gave you don't come right out and say this, but it depends on whether you are paid as an employee (you get a W-2) or you are self-employed (you get a 1099-NEC and report your self-employment income on Schedule C). If you are a W-2 employee you cannot deduct any job-related expenses on your federal tax return. A few states allow the deduction. If you are self-employed you can deduct unreimbursed expenses as business expenses.
