If i have to carry safety gear and tools in my car in case i get called out to work outside of or even instead of my regular schedule - can i claim mileage?

jolukeab · ‎June 4, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

If you are a W-2 employee then job-related expenses are not deductible under the new tax law.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482394-how-will-tax-reform-affect-my-2018-federal-tax-return

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

If you are a W-2 employee then job-related expenses are not deductible under the new tax law.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482394-how-will-tax-reform-affect-my-2018-federal-tax-return

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jolukeab · ‎June 4, 2019

thank you - I definitely got a W2.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

Sorry--this part of the new law is coming as an unpleasant surprise to lots of people.

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If i have to carry safety gear and tools in my car in case i get called out to work outside of or even instead of my regular schedule - can i claim mileage?