How can I enter tools for my husbands job, We also have a schedule E for a rental of land, can I enter the tools there for a deduction?

[tmmsd444]

I tried it as work related and got no deduction. The amount was $1790

[KatrinaB · Accepted solution]

The new tax law eliminated the deduction for employee business related expenses. Please click the link below for more information about this change.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/jobs-and-career/employees-can-deduct-workplace-expenses/L58LFjA...

If the tools are used in the business then they can be deducted there.