Question

Problem 3-16 Special Clothing and Uniforms (LO 3.8) Cooper and Brandy are married and file a joint income tax return with two separate Schedule Cs. Cooper is an independent security specialist who spent $395 on uniforms during the year. His laundry expenses for the uniforms were $175 for this year, plus $65 for altering them. Brandy works as a drill press operator and wears jeans and a work shirt on the job, which cost $175 this year. Her laundry costs were $50 for the work clothes. Brandy is also required by state regulators to wear safety glasses and safety shoes when working, which cost a total of $115.

a. How much is Cooper’s total deduction on his Schedule C for special clothing and uniforms? $___________

b. How much is Brandy’s total deduction on her Schedule C for special clothing and uniforms? $___________

NOTE: I tried $750 and $634 and they were wrong.

Answer 1

Answer: (a.) Calculation of cooper's total deduction -- Particulars Amount Deductible Remarks deductible or Not Uniform uniform used ) 395 Dedutleblo for work use 175 Laundry expense of uniform Deductible laundry of solely work related clothes Deduchill enpense related Alteration enpense 65 of uniform to solely work related clothes Total deduction 635.

(b). Calculation of Brandy's Total deduction - particulars Amount Deductible or Not deductible Remarks Jeans & work 175 Not deductible Jeans & Shirt can be used after work also. Shirt 50 Laundry expense Not deductible Safety Glasses & Safety shoes 115 Deductible Expenses related to Safety equipni Total deduction 115

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