Linemen tax write-offs
Varies
What Can Linemen Write Off?
Short answer: W-2 linemen can't deduct climbing gear or per-diem travel federally; self-employed storm-chaser linemen can deduct gear, lodging, and meals.
W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses on a federal return through at least 2026 (the miscellaneous itemized deduction is gone); ask your employer for an accountable-plan reimbursement instead.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose for each expense.
Linemen tax write-offs
Varies
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
W-2 linemen can't deduct climbing gear or per-diem travel federally; self-employed storm-chaser linemen can deduct gear, lodging, and meals.
Business justification
W-2 linemen can't deduct climbing gear or per-diem travel federally; self-employed storm-chaser linemen can deduct gear, lodging, and meals. W-2 employees can't deduct unreimbursed job expenses on a federal return through at least 2026 (the miscellaneous itemized deduction is gone); ask your employer for an accountable-plan reimbursement instead.
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- Write-Offs by Job