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How do I add my uniform

If you are asking how to take a deduction for what you pay in uniform costs, unfortunately, that option is no longer available to you. Employee business expenses were repealed with the 2017 TCJA.   You may however be able to take them on your state return.

 

State taxes: Job-related expenses might be deductible in your state even if they’re not deductible on your federal return. You can enter your expenses as below and we’ll figure out if you can deduct them.

If you’re self-employed or own a business, enter your business-related expenses on Schedule C instead.

Instructions

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
MinhT1
Employee Tax Expert

How do I add my uniform

If you are an employee, you cannot deduct your uniform expense as job-related expenses are not deductible for tax years 2018 to 2025 (per the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018).

 

If you are self-employed, your uniform expense is deductible as a miscellaneous expense.

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How do I add my uniform

Employee business expenses are not deductible on a federal tax return for tax years 2018 thru 2025.  Except for Armed Forces reservists, qualified performing artists, fee-basis state or local government officials, and employees with impairment-related work expenses.

 

Your state may still allow the deduction ... fill in the employee business expenses section if they do :

Where do I enter job-related employee expenses? (Form 2106)

Form 2106 (Employee Business Expenses) is used for employees' unreimbursed travel, meal, entertainment, and transportation expenses (including DOT per diem). Form 2106-EZ is a simplified version.

Tip: In most cases, the IRS won't let employees deduct commuting costs. More info

Here's where to enter your job-related expenses:

  1. Open (continue) your return in TurboTax if it's not already open.
    • Online versions: Make sure you've gone past the blue Simple and accurate screen.
  2. In TurboTax, search for 2106 and then click or tap the "Jump to" link in the search results.
  3. At the Tell us about the occupation you have expenses for screen, enter your occupation, then click or tap 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.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

 

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