Employee job related expenses are no longer deductible, effective 1/1/2018, under the new tax law (Tax Reduction and Jobs Act of 2017). That means employees will lose the following types of deductions on 2018 and future Federal income tax returns. Note: some states, such as Pennsylvania, continue to permit many of these deductions.

* Safety equipment, small tools, and supplies needed for your job.

* Meals and entertainment expenses.

* Travel and expenses away from home.

* Vehicle expenses while using your vehicle for employment related activity.

* Uniforms required by your employer that are not suitable for ordinary wear.

* Protective clothing required in your work, such as hard hats, safety shoes, and glasses.

* Physical examinations required by your employer.

* Passport for a business trip.

* Job search expenses in your present occupation.

* Depreciation on a computer your employer requires you to use in your work.

* Dues to professional organizations and chambers of commerce.

* Licenses and regulatory fees.

* Subscriptions to professional journals.

* Occupational taxes.

* Union dues and expenses.

* Fees to employment agencies and other costs to look for a new job in your present occupation, even if you do not get a new job.

* Certain work-related educational expenses.