When I get new uniforms for every day around the office use, can I deduct those costs on my taxes? Also, I was required to purchase a ceremonial sword and mess dress uniforms. Can I claim those expenses as deductions?
2007-02-05 17:56:11 · 6 answers · asked by Andrew 39564 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Only utility uniforms and only if your service does not allow their wear off-post for casual wear or on commercial transportation. The Air Force restricts the wear of the utility uniform from casual wear off-base or on commercial transportation (except for commuting.) The Army has no such restriction to my knowledge.
Service Dress and ceremonial uniforms cannot be deducted.
Personal protective gear and safety equipment (Alice gear, for example) can be deducted as "tools of the trade."
2007-02-05 19:27:00 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-13 10:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone in the military is allowed to deduct their uniform expenses; the difference is that enlisted personal must reduce their uniform deduction by the amount of their allowance.
(If you were in the navy, I think you'd be able to deduct your wardroom meals, as well, but I'm not sure.)
2007-02-05 18:16:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well that's crap. You shouldn't have to pay for that stuff. That should be free of charge. This is the U.S. military! But since you did, it's tax deductible.
2007-02-05 18:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by Tumbling Dice 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can if you did not get reimbursed.
2007-02-05 18:10:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes.
2007-02-05 18:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋