RobertB4444
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You can't deduct clothing that is used for everyday wear.  You can only deduct clothing that is expressly for work purposes.  It's why uniforms are easy to figure out and work clothes are tough.  

 

If the place where you do your training has clothing requirements that mean that they can't be worn outside of work then they are deductible.  But if you can wear them walking down the street they're almost certainly not.

 

Here's a good article on what work clothes are deductible.

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