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Can I deduct work equipment that I buy from my taxes?

Currently a US Marine looking to buy communication gear for use at my job
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DanaB27
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Can I deduct work equipment that I buy from my taxes?

No, as an employee you cannot deduct job expenses.

 

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that Congress signed into law on December 22, 2017, the unreimbursed employee expenses deduction has been suspended in tax years 2018 through 2025. 

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