Clothing & Uniforms
Job Expenses: Menu Path: Deductions/Credits > Other Deductions/Credits > Employee Business Expenses
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Donations: Menu Path: Deductions/Credits > Itemized Deductions > Donations
Enter job-related clothing expenses on the Employee Business Expenses screen. The job expense deduction applies only to the following occupations: Armed Forces reservist, qualified performing artist, fee-based state or local government official, or an employee with impairment-related work expenses.
If you meet the qualification above, clothing required for your job that cannot also be used for general wear is deductible. Laundry and cleaning expenses for qualified clothing are also deductible. Examples of deductible work clothing and uniforms are safety shoes, safety glasses, nurse's uniform, and a bus driver's uniform. Any clothing that is suitable for use off of the job, such as blue jeans, is not deductible, even if you only use the jeans for work.
Any qualified clothing that you use while volunteering for a charitable organization (like a boy scout uniform) is deductible as a charitable contribution. The clothing cannot be suitable for use other than for the volunteer activity. Enter your out-of-pocket expenses for volunteer work on the Donations to Charities screen.
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Donations: Menu Path: Deductions/Credits > Itemized Deductions > Donations
Enter job-related clothing expenses on the Employee Business Expenses screen. The job expense deduction applies only to the following occupations: Armed Forces reservist, qualified performing artist, fee-based state or local government official, or an employee with impairment-related work expenses.
If you meet the qualification above, clothing required for your job that cannot also be used for general wear is deductible. Laundry and cleaning expenses for qualified clothing are also deductible. Examples of deductible work clothing and uniforms are safety shoes, safety glasses, nurse's uniform, and a bus driver's uniform. Any clothing that is suitable for use off of the job, such as blue jeans, is not deductible, even if you only use the jeans for work.
Any qualified clothing that you use while volunteering for a charitable organization (like a boy scout uniform) is deductible as a charitable contribution. The clothing cannot be suitable for use other than for the volunteer activity. Enter your out-of-pocket expenses for volunteer work on the Donations to Charities screen.
