Beginning in 2018, unreimbursed employee expenses for W-2 employees are no longer eligible for a tax deduction on your federal tax return. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended the deductions for most workers from 2018 to 2025.
If you are in the professions/situations below, you still can claim the job-related expenses deduction:
- Armed Forces reservist
- Qualified performing artist
- Fee-basis state or local government official
- You're disabled and have impairment-related expenses
Additionally, you may still deduct job-related expenses in your state.
