This is the first year he will be required to wear uniforms. I want to know if I can list this as a miscellaneous expense (must exceed 2.5% AGI) or if its an educational expense.
2007-08-01 02:37:12 · 6 answers · asked by mochachreme 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Those are very interesting answers so far.
However, I have to disagree with the flat answer of no they aren't deductible. And, if they are they would be subject to the 2.5% AGI .
Now if you are talking about a private school it is not deductible. However, there are some public schools that are requiring uniforms now...these 'might' be deductible. I am not sure yet. This hasn't been tested yet.
But, I am sure that it would have the same restrictions as other uniforms would apply...something that would not be normally worn otherwise.
And, no it has nothing to do with uniforms costing less than normal clothing.
Bostonian stated that the only educational expense is for higher education...this isn't true either. There are exceptions.
But, generally he is correct (in almost all cases).
But, that is a moot point even if the uniforms are deductible they aren't an educational expense...just a simple deduction.
So if I had to give a client a yes or no answer...I would ask if you want to be the one that spends a lot of money to test the theory for such a small deduction.
I would hope they say no.
2007-08-01 04:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by Russ B 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋
No, those are never deductible either as a miscellaneous deduction or educational expense.
The only educational expenses that are deductible are tuition for post-secondary (college, university, or technical school) education.
2007-08-01 02:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, they are not deductible. The reason is that tuition and expenses for primary school are NOT deductible. Tuition and expenses for post secondary higher education (after high school) are in most cases.
2007-08-01 05:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by j-man 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not either - school uniforms are not deductible.
Uniforms for WORK are deductible, but not for school. And educational deductions/credits are for post-secondary school tuition and fees, not for elementary school expenses.
2007-08-01 04:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sorry, but they aren't deductible at all. Educational expense deductions are only for college.
2007-08-01 02:46:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Usually, uniforms cost LESS than clothes, and you'd have to buy school clothes ANYWAY.
2007-08-01 02:40:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋