Work Clothes

Can you deduct work clothes on your tax return? Well it all depends. Professional athletes, firefighters, police, nurses, and some rock stars can deduct their clothing and uniforms. Also safety items such as safety glasses, hard hats, special heavy boots, and gloves can qualify for a deduction. If the clothing is suitable or adaptable for everyday wear, then you can't deduct it. The clothing must also be required as a condition of employment. You take the deduction as an itemized deduction subject to the 2% of adjusted gross income floor.