Can I deduct haircuts?

[ThomasM]

Unfortunately, the IRS views haircuts as a personal expense item and doesn't allow a deduction.

[edavidson1]

I was told haircuts are deductible if your employer has a grooming policy

[xmasbaby0]

Whoever told you that was wrong.

[xmasbaby0]

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[Dkcbjgarb1]

I did some research I see some say that haircuts can be a business expense if its in preparation for something like a photo shoot.  Specifically I am doing a photo shoot for a promotional item later today and will be getting a haircut specifically for this purpose. Note I can easily go a month without. In this instance is it a deductible expense?

[PaulD CPA]

No. Here's a video by a tax attorney who proves this by citing numerous tax court case findings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq80iQfcwW0