Security guard license and gear
$50-$500
Can You Write Off Security Guard License and Gear?
Short answer: Yes for 1099 security contractors; W-2 guards can't deduct them.
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. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.
Security guard license and gear
Typical range: $50-$500
Remote Workers / Freelancers / Consultants
Yes for 1099 security contractors; W-2 guards can't deduct them.
Business justification
Yes for 1099 security contractors; W-2 guards can't deduct them. 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.
Category
- Write-Offs by Job