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Level 2
Feb 4, 2022 1:15 AM UTC
Question

work expenses and commuting mileage

I am a 19 year old Wildland Firefighter, commuting twice monthly 90 miles each way for 7 months (1260 miles total). For the job I had to buy a pulaski ($75) and safety boots ($500). Are any of these deductible as a work expense? Should I use an itemized form or the Free Turbo Tax form (or can I  itemize on the free form)?

    4 replies

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    Feb 4, 2022 1:19 AM UTC

    If you are being paid as an employee and receive a W-2 from your employer then none of your employee business expenses are deductible on a federal tax return due to the tax code changes in effect for tax years 2018 thru 2025.

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    Feb 4, 2022 1:20 AM UTC

    Typo - change employer to employee.