I am a store manager of a womens boutique. Dress code is somewhat strict. You must represent what is "in" the store today. When the seasons change, so does my wardrobe!
2007-02-11 20:12:47 · 6 answers · asked by leecemc@sbcglobal.net 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
No you can not deduct the clothing that you purchased as "workrelated" Per Publication 529
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p529/ar02.html#d0e1435
Work Clothes and Uniforms
You can deduct the cost and upkeep of work clothes if the following two requirements are met.
You must wear them as a condition of your employment.
The clothes are not suitable for everyday wear.
It is not enough that you wear distinctive clothing. The clothing must be specifically required by your employer. Nor is it enough that you do not, in fact, wear your work clothes away from work. The clothing must not be suitable for taking the place of your regular clothing.
Examples of workers who may be able to deduct the cost and upkeep of work clothes are: delivery workers, firefighters, health care workers, law enforcement officers, letter carriers, professional athletes, and transportation workers (air, rail, bus, etc.).
Musicians and entertainers can deduct the cost of theatrical clothing and accessories that are not suitable for everyday wear.
However, work clothing consisting of white cap, white shirt or white jacket, white bib overalls, and standard work shoes, which a painter is required by his union to wear on the job, is not distinctive in character or in the nature of a uniform. Similarly, the costs of buying and maintaining blue work clothes worn by a welder at the request of a foreman are not deductible.
2007-02-11 23:54:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What do you mean no? Sure you can. I do. I just got done filing my taxes and included my work clothing, which I labeled 'uniforms' as a deductible, just like I did last year.
The only catch though, is that it HAS to be an amount, (percentage wise), that meets or exceeds IRS regulations. For example, my purchase, cleaning and maintenance of my 'uniforms' had to be over $3K dollars, or somewhere near the 7% range of my income.
I HIGHLY suggest you go over this with a tax pro or use Turbo Tax like I did, as I'm just some chump on the Internet and you need expert advise when it comes to taxes.
Good luck and get all the money you can, IT'S YOURS!!!!
2007-02-11 20:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
How a lot ought to those clothing be worth to probable make it invaluable to pass through the worry? i'd assume you dont have more beneficial than 500 money worth. in case you write that off and also you pay 20 p.c. taxes it saves you what? one hundred money? yet you ought to have a donation receipt and pass through that fee.
2016-11-27 03:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by strait 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only clothing that cannot be worn outside of the work environment may be deducted. That's clearly not the case in your situation so no deduction is allowed.
Ignore the answer below. Maybe he has deductible "uniforms" but you most certainly don't.
2007-02-11 20:21:05 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Big Bull is, wrong and the other responders are right - he might be doing it, and lots of illegal deductions slip by for awhile, but it isn't legal. You can only deduct clothing expenses for items that are NOT suitable for wearing outside of work, and it doesn't sound like yours qualify.
2007-02-12 03:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. Not unless the clothing CAN NOT be worn for any other purpose, such as mechanic's coveralls, security uniforms, etc.
2007-02-11 20:16:20 · answer #6 · answered by Phartzalot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋