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Work gloves and sunglasses for truckers

$20-$200

Can You Write Off Work Gloves and Sunglasses for Truckers?

Short answer: Owner-operators can deduct work gloves and safety gear; ordinary sunglasses are generally personal.

Self-employed people deduct ordinary and necessary business costs on Schedule C, which lowers both income tax and the 15.3% self-employment tax.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.