Can a mechanic write off his tools purchased in 2022 if he is not self-employed under section 179?

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Job-related expenses for employees are no longer deductible on your federal return in tax years 2018 through 2025 due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that Congress passed and the President signed into law on December 22, 2017. However, job-related expenses may be deductible in your state. Enter your expenses and we’ll figure out if you can deduct them.