You would report your total income from your customers. It's important to report the income that appears on 1099s because those are also being sent to the IRS.
Then, you will report your deductible expenses to reduce your income. But, you may be able to get your clients to pay for expenses that are not deductible on your tax return. For example, referring back to your earlier question about clothing worn exclusively on cruise ships: clothing is deductible if it is required for work and if it is unsuitable for everyday wear.
It isn't possible, though, to turn a non-deductible expense into a deductible one by having a client pay for it through a reimbursement.
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