Yes, those items can be expensed under the "de minimis safe harbor" election. They will be considered miscellaneous expenses.
It is ok that your expenses are more than your tax liability, but remember the expenses are a "gross" number, which means that the tax impact of the deduction will only be a percentage of the cost. So don't forget to compare apples to apples when looking at expenses or income and tax liability.
This IRS document has more information.
