I am a mechanic, i am attempting to claim my tools on my taxes. ive got $16,000 in tools to claim but its saying im getting $0 back for it. can someone help me?

[VolvoGirl]

Where did you enter them?  Are you an Employee and get a W2?  Sorry you can not deduct employee job expenses anymore.  Or are you self employed and filling out Schedule C?  You need to upgrade to Premium to enter self employment expenses.  

[DawnC]

Are you a w-2 employee?   If so, those expenses are not deductible for tax years 2018-2025.   See Job Expenses Deduction

If you are self-employed, you can deduct your tool expenses (or depreciate assets) on Schedule C.   Where to enter self-employment deductions.