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posted Jun 3, 2019 1:21:27 PM

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

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 1:21:28 PM

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.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 1:21:28 PM

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.