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To get right to it, the answer is most likely “no.”
The IRS has very strict rules for what type of clothing can be deducted. While guidelines can be found in IRS Publication 529, we also look to tax court cases for further information on what the IRS deems deductible clothing expenses....

If you use your personal vehicle for business purposes – except for commuting! – you may qualify to deduct the mileage that you travel. But what happens if you take public transit to meet clients or attend business functions? If you are self-employed...

Occasionally, I’m interviewed for articles elsewhere. Recently, I spoke to the good people at Deskpass about the tax implications of where you work. In this interview, we discuss:
Deduction coworking memberships and related costs,
Deducting transportation costs to and from the coworking space, and...

One of the most common questions I get pertains to doing work in coffee shops. Many entrepreneurs head to their local coffee place to meet clients, do work, or just get out of the house. Is that coffee deductible?
Well, it depends.
Were you meeting with clients or potential clients?...