Many of my clients with expenses hold sales-related positions," says tax preparer Jennifer MacMillan, a member of the California Society of Enrolled Agents. Still, MacMillan's clients who take these deductions include real estate agents, customer service representatives, carpenters, teachers and computer technicians.
Here's a guide to getting the write-offs you deserve.
Many unreimbursed employee expenses can be deducted.
To claim most work-related expenses, you must itemize deductions.
Once past these hurdles, you can deduct a wide variety of employment-related expenses, including: