topic I am a public school music teacher. Could I write off an instrument that I use for class? Is there a maximum deductable amount? in Education

I am a public school music teacher. Could I write off an instrument that I use for class? Is there a maximum deductable amount?

Ohrlund — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:53:43 GMT

I do not use it for making money outside of school.

Re: I am a public school music teacher. Could I write off an instrument that I use for class? Is there a maximum deductable amount?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 01:16:13 GMT

If you are a W-2 employee you cannot deduct job-related expenses on a federal tax return.

Job-related expenses were eliminated as a deduction for W-2 employees by the tax laws that changed for 2018 and beyond. Your state tax laws might be different in AL, AR, CA, HI, MN, NY or PA.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-reform

Re: I am a public school music teacher. Could I write off an instrument that I use for class? Is ...

AamilD — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 01:17:16 GMT

It depends. You can deduct it, if you meet the following criteria:

Work as a teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or classroom aide
Work with students in kindergarten through grade 12
Complete at least 900 hours of work during the school year
Be employed by a school that provides elementary or secondary education as determined by state law

The Educator Expense Deduction allows eligible educators to deduct up to $250 worth of qualified expenses from their income. However, you can’t deduct expenses reimbursed by your school, covered by a grant or another source.

If you meet all the above criteria then you can take a deduction for up to $250 worth of qualified expenses. To enter this information in TurboTax, please login to your account & follow the steps below:

Click on Tax Home on the Left Side Menu
Find the Deductions and Credits tab
Scroll down to Employment Expenses
Click Start next to Teacher expenses

Additionally, please visit Educator Expense Tax Deduction for more information.

Please refer to the image below for further reference.

Re: I am a public school music teacher. Could I write off an instrument that I use for class? Is there a maximum deductable amount?

Hal_Al — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:20:30 GMT

Q. Could I write off an instrument that I use for class?

A. Yes. Reference https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/college-and-education/tax-tips-for-teachers-deducting-out-of-pocket-classroom-expenses/L7RQyMRR4

Q. Is there a maximum deductible amount?

A. Yes. $250 total for the year.