Tax Deductions for Teachers
Normally teachers can use a deduction outside of itemized deductions for in-classroom expenses. Most years it is $250.00.
This year there is an even bigger deduction for unreimbursed expenses related to COVID-19.
2020 only:
Covid-19 expenses for personal protection, webcams, microphones etc.
Examples throughout the years:
Books
Crayons, pencils, pens, erasers
Snacks
Tissues
Construction paper or other bulletin board displays
Supplies for decorating or teaching such as posters, knick-knacks
