Yes, they are an employment expense and would be end up on Schedule A Itemized Deductions.
Job-related expenses are reported on Form 2106
(Employee Business Expenses).
1.
Open (continue) your return in TurboTax.
(To do this, sign in
to TurboTax and click the orange Take me to
my return button.)
2.
In the search box, search for 2106 and
then click the "Jump to" link in the search results.
3.
At the Tell us about the occupation you
have expenses for screen, enter your occupation.
4.
Click Continue and follow the
onscreen instructions.
If you land on
the Job-Related Expenses Summary screen
instead, you can either Edit expenses
for an existing job or click Add Another
Occupation to enter expenses for a new one.
Here are some
other employment related costs that may be helpful investigating:
- Home office costs. The office
must be your principal place of business and be for the convenience of
your employer—not just helpful in conducting your job.
- Job search expenses in your
current occupation, even if you don’t land a new job. This includes
everything from the cost of producing and copying your resume to travel
expenses you incur while interviewing or searching for a job.
- Legal fees related to doing
or keeping your job.
- The cost of a passport for a
business trip.
- Union dues and expenses.
However, you cannot deduct the portion of the fees that pays for sick,
accident or death benefits or for a pension fund, even if the fees are
required dues.
- Work clothes and uniforms
that are not suitable for everyday use and are a condition of your
employment.
- Tools (including the business
use of your cell phone and internet)
- Dues or subscriptions to
professional societies
- Licenses
- Travel and meals for
business, including DOT per diem
- Excess educator expenses
- Education that either
maintains or improves job skills or is required to keep your salary or job
