<prompt> Human: Hello, I am a diesel mechanic that works on heavy equipment. I am young and have no wife, no kids, and rent. Im currently a W2 employee, but I spend a butt load on tools, work clothes, and some equipment. I plan on spending a similar amount on tools this year also, and I also do toy with the idea of forming my own mobile mechanic business in the future, but likely will not work as an independent mechanic for a year or two, if I ever do.Beginning of 2017 I was making 27hr. Im up to 32hr for reference and will get two more raises this year for my yearly review, and when I move into a mobile service truck. Plenty of Overtime. Also for reference, I got just shy of 5k back on taxes last yearSo my questions are: Can I form an LLC as a W2 employee? Can I start an LLC and claim expenses against it, even though I do not plan on performing any work under that LLC, or generating any sort of revenue under that LLC for an undertmined amount of time. Possibly years, possibly never, Just being realistic Or is that fraudulent? Would it be profitable tax wise for me to form an LLC and claim these expenses against it? Filing fee and yearly fee 820, Expenses 16k I have already spent around 10K this year for tools and work related equipment, would I be able to claim anything I purchased before forming the LLC that is related to this? Or would I only be able to claim expenses after the LLC is formed? Can I claim something for the LLC that I use for my W2 job? If I do actually start performing work under the LLC, then everything purchased would absolutely be used for that LLC so it would be relevant.I appreciate anybody for taking the time to read this, and greatly appreciate any help in this matter. Just trying to benefit from the system, but I do not want to be a criminal or do anything fraudulent. Any related advice is also appreciated. Thanks  <response>: You should do some 1099 work on the side just 1 or 2 Jobs a month. Then you have a small business. Youd be able to deduct some expenses. 