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zekane
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Can I still write off the miles I drive for work in my personal car, my lunches, and the equipment and tools I buy for work?

 
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Can I still write off the miles I drive for work in my personal car, my lunches, and the equipment and tools I buy for work?

Also, unless you were out-of-town overnight or with a business client for business purposes, your meals are NOT a deduction (and never were).
DawnC0
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Can I still write off the miles I drive for work in my personal car, my lunches, and the equipment and tools I buy for work?

Those expenses can only be claimed if you are self-employed and report your income/expenses on Schedule C.  Beginning tax year 2018, unreimbursed job expenses related to your W-2 employment are no longer deductible on your federal tax return.  They may still be deductible in your state; if so, TurboTax will ask during the state interview.

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