I bought investment books, magizines and a tradfing service that helps me buy and sell stocks. Is that a deduction on schedule A?

[KenH1 · Accepted solution]

Yes, if you itemize deductions.  Investment Expenses are a Miscellaneous Itemized Deduction and thus subject to the 2% AGI floor, i.e. they only kick in after total miscellaneous deductions surpass roughly 2% of your income.  Go to:

Federal Taxes, then

Deductions & Credits

Scroll down to Retirement and Investments

Select Other Investment Expenses