How do I deduct armed forces reservist uniform job related clothing deduction?

Job-related expenses deduction is still available to Armed Forces reservist. Additionally, job-related expenses may be deductible in your state. Enter your expenses and we’ll figure out if you can deduct them.

 

Expenses that qualify for this deduction are those the IRS considers "ordinary and necessary" for work, like uniforms, tools, union dues, licenses, and travel between job sites.

 

Here's how to enter your job-related expenses in TurboTax (if you meet the requirements mentioned above):

1. Open (continue) your return in TurboTax if it's not already open
2. In TurboTax, search for 2106 and then select the Jump to link in the search results
3. Answer Yes on the Do you have any expenses from one of these professions or situations? screen
4. Enter your occupation on the next screen, then select Continue
   • If you land on the Job-Related Expenses Summary screen, you can select Add Another Occupation (to add another 2106), Edit (for an existing 2106), or Delete
5. Answer the questions about your occupation and follow the onscreen instructions to enter your employee expenses

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Besides travel expenses over 100 miles.

 

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Can I deduct uniform expenses, boots, military uniform blouse, pants, etc?

 

No.  You are not able to claim those expenses as deductions.  The Armed Forces Reserves can only deduct travel expenses related to travel over 100 miles for Reservist Duty according to pages 3-4 in the instructions for form 2106.   Here is an extract.

 

"If you are one of the individuals discussed below, special rules apply to deducting your employee business expenses. Armed Forces reservist (member of a reserve component). You are a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States if you are in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard Reserve; the Army National Guard of the United States; the Air National Guard of the United States; or the Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service. 

 

If you qualify, complete Form 2106 and include the part of the line 10 amount attributable to the expenses for travel more than 100 miles away from home in connection with your performance of services as a member of the reserves on Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 12, and attach Form 2106 to your return. 

 

The amount of expenses you can deduct on Schedule 1 (Form 1040), line 12, is limited to the regular federal per diem rate (for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses) and the standard mileage rate (for car expenses), plus any parking fees, ferry fees, and tolls. These reserve-related travel expenses are deductible whether or not you itemize deductions. See Pub. 463 for additional details on how to report these [travel] expenses."