https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-claim-laundry-expenses-for-washing-my-business-uniforms/01/1010784#M113590 I own my own business and have clothing used specifically for work. Can I claim expenses like detergent and appliance costs? Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:09:47 GMT wedologhomes 2020-01-24T21:09:47Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-claim-laundry-expenses-for-washing-my-business-uniforms/01/1010784#M113590 I own my own business and have clothing used specifically for work. Can I claim expenses like detergent and appliance costs? Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:09:47 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/can-i-claim-laundry-expenses-for-washing-my-business-uniforms/01/1010784#M113590 wedologhomes 2020-01-24T21:09:47Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-claim-laundry-expenses-for-washing-my-business-uniforms/01/1010858#M113594 <P>Yes, you can deduct the expenses of cleaning and laundering business-use uniforms.&nbsp; You would be able to expense detergent and appliances but be very careful because if you are audited you must have proof that your expenses were used exclusively for business purpose or you have records to show personal vs business use.</P> Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:24:45 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-claim-laundry-expenses-for-washing-my-business-uniforms/01/1010858#M113594 MaryK4 2020-01-24T21:24:45Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-claim-laundry-expenses-for-washing-my-business-uniforms/01/1010867#M113595 <P>if you use the appliance for personal use as well you would be stretching it to claim a deduction.&nbsp;</P> Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:27:28 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-can-i-claim-laundry-expenses-for-washing-my-business-uniforms/01/1010867#M113595 Bsch4477 2020-01-24T21:27:28Z