I am a home health care occupational therapist. can I claim deductions such as equipment for patients and continuing education credits?

Yes, you may be able to deduct equipment and continuing education credits if you are self-employed. See What self-employed expenses can I deduct?

No, if you're a W-2 employee. You can't deduct unreimbursed employee expenses on your federal tax return in tax years 2018 through 2025, as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that Congress signed into law on December 22, 2017.

However, the job-related expenses deduction is still available to people who work in one of these specific professions or situations:

• Armed Forces reservist
• Qualified performing artist
• Fee-basis state or local government official
• You're disabled and have impairment-related expenses

Additionally, job-related expenses may be deductible in your state. Enter your expenses and we’ll figure out if you can deduct them.

• Where do I enter job-related employee expenses? (Form 2106)