Tools deductible?

[purplelover]

Hello.  My son is a diesel mechanic and has to buy his own tools for work.  Last year he spent a few thousand on tools.  Can he deduct this expense as it was for work?  We live in Wisconsin.

[Vanessa A]

No, Wisconsin follows the IRS when it comes to itemized deductions and job expenses.  They do not have a specific form to itemize expenses, instead they go by the federal Schedule A. The federal government no longer allows itemized work related expenses, therefore, you cannot take a deduction for your sons tools he bought for neither the state or federal returns. 

[Mike9241]

if he gets a w-2 they're not deductible.