I'm normally a jeans and tshirt guy. So I went to work one time and was told that we now have a dress code. That forced me to buy more clothes I normally don't wear for work. I'm a tech guy and usually not seen by many so dressing up was never really an issue before but I guess now it is. Can I claim those expenses I used on those clothes as a deduction on my tax return?
2007-01-30 02:45:09 · 10 answers · asked by PuzzledGuy 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
If they are clothes that you could normally wear in public and for other uses, even though you normally would NOT, then no, they're not deductible. If they were uniforms, like with the company logo on them, then you might be able to. The people who are saying "yes" don't know what they're talking about. From IRS publication 17, page 188, you can only deduct them if you must wear them as a condition of employment (you pass this rule) and if they are not suitable for everyday wear (you probably don't meet this one - just because you don't WANT to wear them doesn't mean they aren't suitable).
2007-01-30 04:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Clothing that can be worn at anytime are not a deductible expense, These are considered everyday wear. If you were required to wear a uniform that could not be worn at any other time but at the work place, then you might have a shot out of it.
You just cleaned up your appearance with everyday wear and your wardrobe.
2007-01-30 12:19:22 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may claim a deduction if the clothes are strictly for work, like a uniform. General clothes are not really considered business expense.
On thing you can do is purchase Turbotax. It will help you with all your expenses and deductions. It costs about $44.00. You can do your taxes yourself with this help.
2007-01-30 12:16:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately no you can not claim them. Because they are clothing that you could wear in public, even though you choose not to, they are not deductible. Only a uniform that is specific for a job and not something that can be worn as everyday attire can be deducted. Even then there are certain limits that need to be reached before they can be deducted.
2007-01-30 12:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by bostboys 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not unless it is a uniform that you would not wear anywhere else such as mechanic's overalls or a restaurant uniform with the name of the establishment on the clothing itself.
Dress pants, suits and shirts are never deductible as you can ware them out on any occasion.
2007-01-30 12:22:43 · answer #5 · answered by Ken_Hadley 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, those would not be considered a work expense. Perhaps books, travel you paid for for a conference, those can be deductible but are subject to a limitation such as 2% of AGI.
Be happy with the new clothes.
2007-01-30 12:14:25 · answer #6 · answered by KingGeorge 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The only clothing deductible is if that clothing is a "uniform". This means that you wouldn't normally wear that to an average social setting. Police, fire, ambulance, nurses, physicians, auto repair people, strippers, etc....
good luck & blessings
2007-01-30 12:19:21 · answer #7 · answered by Wood Smoke ~ Free2Bme! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is covered in IRS regs. Get a copy of Publication 17 and look it up. You should be able to deduct at least a part of the cost, unless your employer reimburses for all or part of your additional expense.
2007-01-30 12:18:23 · answer #8 · answered by The Cythian 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you work for W2 you cannot write this off. If you a contract employee - you can write part of the cost off. You need to talk to your accountant about that.
2007-01-30 12:13:27 · answer #9 · answered by Michael R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to h&b block yes you can do that. because it a work rol-lated thing.
2007-01-30 12:13:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋