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Back to School: Deductibility of School Uniforms

6 September 2011

In a few hours, my children will get up and get dressed for the first day of school. There will be no drama. There will be no “I don’t have anything to wear.” I can say this with a reasonable amount of certainty because, as students who attend public school in Philadelphia, my children will [...]

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School Uniforms, Other Expenses Not Deductible

9 September 2009

One of the most popular questions I see around this time of year is whether you can deduct the cost of: school uniforms for public, private or parochial school band uniforms and instruments athletic team uniforms school supplies field trips fill-in-the-blank school expense that is sucking money out of my wallet The short answer is [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: School Uniforms

11 September 2008

Taxpayer asks: Can I deduct my son’s school uniforms on our taxes? They are required. Thanks. Taxgirl says: Unfortunately, no. Trust me, I wish it were different (my older daughter’s school requires uniforms, too). The IRS does not allow deductions for school uniforms, even if required, for public or private schools. All is not lost, [...]

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