Cooper and Brandy are married and file a joint income tax return with two separa
ID: 2405779 • Letter: C
Question
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 $610 on uniforms during the year. His laundry expenses for the uniforms were $122 for this year, plus $92 for altering them. Brandy works as a drill press operator and wears jeans and a work shirt on the job, which cost $145 this year. Her laundry costs were $44 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 $73. How much is their total deduction on their Schedule Cs for special clothing and uniforms?
Explanation / Answer
Total deduction on thier Schedule Cs forspecial clothing and uniforms are as follows:-
Cooper uniforms during the year = $610
Coopers laundery expenses =$122
Coopers altering expenses =$92
Brandy's Safety glasses and safety shoes when working =$73
TOTAL = $ 897