11. Can I deduct expenses related to work attire worn exclusively on cruise ships, considering I’m a fashion designer/merchandiser/costumer/clothing stylist running an LLC?
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In order to deduct clothing as a business expense, it must meet two requirements:
The IRS takes a pretty hard line on this. Just because you wouldn't wear something in your everyday life that you wear for work doesn't mean that it is deductible. For instance, being required to wear a suit to work does not make it deductible because a suit can be worn outside of work. Just because you don't wear something outside of work doesn't mean that it isn't suitable to be worn outside of work.
We have an article that gives more information and examples about what kind of clothing is and isn't deductible: How to Use Work Clothes as a Tax Deduction. [Please note that article was written when employees could take a miscellaneous deduction for unreimbursed job expenses. That hasn't been allowed since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, but the same rules apply for what kinds of clothing can be deducted as a business expense.]
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