Can I deduct the cost of equipment (specialized clothing, gear) I had to buy for deployment on a FEMA emergency response mission to Puerto Rico? I'm a Fed, but not FEMA.

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Can I deduct the cost of equipment (specialized clothing, gear) I had to buy for deployment on a FEMA emergency response mission to Puerto Rico? I'm a Fed, but not FEMA.

Beginning in Tax Year 2018, unreimbursed employee expenses are no longer eligible for a tax deduction on your federal tax return.

However, some states may still provide a deduction on your state tax return if you qualify.

Please see the TurboTax Help article “Employees Can Deduct Workplace Expenses For Tax Years Prior to 2018” for more information.

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Can I deduct the cost of equipment (specialized clothing, gear) I had to buy for deployment on a FEMA emergency response mission to Puerto Rico? I'm a Fed, but not FEMA.

Beginning in Tax Year 2018, unreimbursed employee expenses are no longer eligible for a tax deduction on your federal tax return.

However, some states may still provide a deduction on your state tax return if you qualify.

Please see the TurboTax Help article “Employees Can Deduct Workplace Expenses For Tax Years Prior to 2018” for more information.

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