Tax write off for weapons used for training and job use, while in military

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Job-related expenses for employees are no longer deductible on most people’s federal return in tax years 2018 through 2025 due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that Congress passed in December 22, 2017. 

The job-related expenses (Form 2106) deduction is still available to people who work in one of these specific professions or situations:

• Armed Forces reservist.
• Qualified performing artist
• Fee-basis state or local government official
• You're disabled and have impairment-related expenses

Additionally, job-related expenses may be deductible in your state. Enter your expenses and we’ll figure out if you can deduct them.

Expenses that qualify for this deduction are those the IRS considers "ordinary and necessary" for work, like uniforms, tools, union dues, licenses, and travel between job sites.

See Where do I enter job-related employee expenses? (Form 2106)

Related Information:

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• Where do I enter job-related employee expenses? (Form 2106)
• Can employees deduct commuting expenses like gas, mileage, fares, and tolls?
• Which federal tax deductions have been suspended by tax reform?

Source: TurboTax FAQ