Can I deduct the cost of equipment (specialized clothing, gear) I had to buy for deployment on a FEMA emergency response mission to Puerto Rico? I'm a Fed, but not FEMA.

aFedworker — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:17:15 GMT

You can, but it may have no effect on the tax you’ll owe....

JohnW15 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:32:51 GMT

Beginning in Tax Year 2018, unreimbursed employee expenses are no longer eligible for a tax deduction on your federal tax return.

However, some states may still provide a deduction on your state tax return if you qualify.

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