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Clothes for electricians

$50-$1,000

Can Electricians Write Off Clothes?

Short answer: Usually no: everyday clothes aren't deductible for electricians, even if you only wear them for work.

Steel-toe boots, FR clothing, and safety gear are deductible; jeans and everyday work clothes aren't.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s and platform tax summaries, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose.