I am employed as a full-time Occupational Therapist by the Department of Education and work at a public elementary school. I am NOT a 1099 contractor and I received a W2 for my 2022 wages. Can I claim the Educator Expense Deduction for expenses incurred to pay for supplies, equipment and other materials which I used in my work at the school?
I know that this deduction is allowed for teachers, instructors, counselors, principals or aides. Occupational therapists are not specifically mentioned in the criteria set out by the IRS. I wanted to confirm whether I may qualify for the deduction, given that I do work in a classroom setting with the children at the school and have incurred expenses for the materials used in the children's treatment plan.
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