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I was a Volunteer Fireman in the state of Texas throughout 2016 and had to purchase gear and gasoline as well as my time. Where can I input this information?

 
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bwa
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I was a Volunteer Fireman in the state of Texas throughout 2016 and had to purchase gear and gasoline as well as my time. Where can I input this information?

Those would be itemized deductions for charitable contributions.  The mileage is deductible at the (dismal) rate of $0.14/mile.

(You need to itemize to have a tax benefit from them.  The Free Edition does not handle itemized deductions.)

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bwa
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I was a Volunteer Fireman in the state of Texas throughout 2016 and had to purchase gear and gasoline as well as my time. Where can I input this information?

Those would be itemized deductions for charitable contributions.  The mileage is deductible at the (dismal) rate of $0.14/mile.

(You need to itemize to have a tax benefit from them.  The Free Edition does not handle itemized deductions.)

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