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Tools Tax Deduction Act

USA119th CongressHR-2173| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2025
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Tools Tax Deduction Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to deduct certain expenses incurred while performing services as an employee. This legislation seeks to alleviate the financial burden on employees who must purchase necessary items for their work. Specifically, the bill establishes an above-the-line deduction for expenses related to an employee's trade or business, including costs for construction tools, personal protective clothing and gear , and other essential work-related items. This particular deduction will not be subject to the existing 2% adjusted gross income limitation. Furthermore, the bill reinstates miscellaneous itemized deductions for other employee business expenses, which will be subject to the 2% AGI test, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Tools Tax Deduction Act

USA119th CongressHR-2173| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2025
The Tools Tax Deduction Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to deduct certain expenses incurred while performing services as an employee. This legislation seeks to alleviate the financial burden on employees who must purchase necessary items for their work. Specifically, the bill establishes an above-the-line deduction for expenses related to an employee's trade or business, including costs for construction tools, personal protective clothing and gear , and other essential work-related items. This particular deduction will not be subject to the existing 2% adjusted gross income limitation. Furthermore, the bill reinstates miscellaneous itemized deductions for other employee business expenses, which will be subject to the 2% AGI test, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted