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Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette
All valid points. I couldn't replace my tools for $40g, and I am not a mechanic. I understand the cost, also that they are a required expense that gets written off.
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I got screwed over on government on that because they only allow so much a year. Most of mine were aquired before that was in effect. When I started there was no help.
Apprentices can claim more, I think almost all of them. Journeyman only $1500 a year. Need to have the shop sign off as well. That will probably be taken away. Made it a pain to do.
Insurance is another big one. My tools aren't insured by the shop. Needs to be bought separately. It's not cheap, I figure I'll change careers if they burn. They don't hold value like they used to.