Can I claim a gun under job related expenses for an armed security job

[MargaretL · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can deduct the cost of the gun as a job-related expense if you are required to have one per your employer. 

Job-related expenses are located in:

1. Federal Taxes
2. Deductions & Credits (you may have to select See all tax breaks)
3. Employment Expenses
4. Job-Expenses for W2 Income

Notes: 

• If you are not itemizing your deductions (have mortgage interest, real estate taxes, charitable contributions etc.), entering details of your job expenses for W-2 won't affect your refund.
• You can write off the cost of OD (off duty) gun if your department requires you to carry one off duty or you must have a weapon to carry as a back-up.