How to claim uniform and cell usuage for health care workers

pattK
pattK Member Posts: 2 Newcomer
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How can I claim cell phone usage and uniform for work?

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  • JMSSGV
    JMSSGV Member Posts: 243

    If you're a W-2 employee, you can't. At least not on your federal return. Employee business expenses have not been deductible since 2017. Your state may have different rules.

    If you're self-employed, you may be able deduct them as a business expense on Schedule C.

  • TaxMorgan
    TaxMorgan FreeTaxUSA Agent Posts: 18

    The job expense deduction is only available to certain types of employees.

    The employees that qualify to deduct unreimbursed job expenses are:

    • Armed Forces reservists
    • Qualified performing artists
    • Fee-basis state or local government officials
    • Employees with impairment-related work expenses

    If you have more specific questions feel free to contact us through your account.

  • Boohead0726
    Boohead0726 Member Posts: 1 Newcomer

    my sister has a 1099 how does she claim her uniform expenses

  • CoryF
    CoryF FreeTaxUSA Agent Posts: 203

    Thank you for this post.

    A Form 1099, or it could be a Form 1099-NEC, gets added as income to a Schedule C as Gross receipts. This is contractor or self-employed work. All common expenses such as uniform costs can be added to the Schedule C and deductible on a normal tax return.

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