Can I deduct my drycleaning bills?
August 19, 2011
From: Kevin
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009
Mr. Gray,
I sell automobiles for a living. In our employee handbook, it states that we are supposed to wear a shirt and tie for employment. Would my drycleaning for the shirts, ties and suits be tax deductible?
Answer
Date: 4 Mar 2009
Hello Kevin,
The IRS regards suits as “street clothes,” not uniforms. I know it doesn't seem fair, but your dry cleaning expenses aren't tax deductible.
(I share your pain. I also regularly wear suits for my business attire.)
Good luck!
Mike Gray
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