To enter your union dues and uniforms:
- Go to My Account > Tools > Topic Search
- Type 2106 in the topic search and click Go.
- Click Edit next to your occupation. If no occupation is entered, begin the interview to complete your occupation information.
- Proceed through the interview until you get to the Job-related expenses screen. (see screenshot)
- Enter Union dues in the description and then the amount. Repeat this step to enter your uniform expenses.
If you need to enter tools purchased that will last less than a year, repeat the steps above. Otherwise, see below:
To enter the amount paid for tools:
- Go to My Account > Tools > Topic Search
- Type 2106 in the topic search and click Go.
- Click Edit next to your occupation. If no occupation is entered, begin the interview to complete your occupation information.
- Continue through the interview until you get to the Did you buy or own any items for use on your job?
- Answer Yes.
- On the Tell Us About the Item You Bought or Owned screen, select Tools, Machinery, Equipment, Furniture
- On the Tell Us a Little More screen, select General purpose tools, machinery and equipment
- On the next page, you will be able to describe the tool, enter the cost and the date it was purchased.
- Proceed through the rest of the interview.
