Deductions for book author?

[meems1]

Can an author deduct speaking wardrobe?

[Anonymous_ · Accepted solution]

See https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/jobs-and-career/how-to-use-work-clothes-as-a-tax-deduction/L59P...

In order to be deductible, the clothes have to be mandatory for your job and not suitable for everyday wear.

[SweetieJean]

An ordinary business suit would not qualify to be deducted.  It has to be something like a uniform.