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02/12/2018

Are My Safety Toe Shoes Tax Deductible?

By Saf-Gard

Are My Safety Toe Shoes Tax Deductible?
Tax time is here again, folks.And let's be real, we all want to get as much money back on our tax return as possible. Were even more excited to tell you that your safety toe shoesmight just be tax deductible!Yep, you read that right! Those comfortable, stylish and high performing safety shoes you bought for work this past year could be completely tax deductible!Ready for that refund? Theres something to keep in mind before you claim that deduction:
In order to deduct the cost of yourslip resistantwork shoes, they need to be specific to, and required for your job and not normally used for everyday wear'.
If your shoes qualify as protective clothing (slip resistant shoes are certainly protective!) and you are required to purchase them as a condition of your employment, and not normally worn outside of work, you can deduct the cost of them from your taxes!So, if youdoclaim your slip resistant work shoes as a deduction, make sure you do the following:
  • Keep a copy of your employers policies. If need be, you can present writtenproofthat your employer requires certain safety footwear to be worn while working.
  • Keep your receipt! Receipts provide proof that you spent the money on the clothes you are claiming a deduction for. Without one, you wont be able to claim your deduction.
  • Include your clothing costs with your other miscellaneous itemized deductions on your tax return.
  • Finally, check with a certified tax preparer to make sure you claim all the deductions youre eligible for!
There you have it! Thats all it takes to get even more out of your tax return. Now the real question is how are you going to spend that tax return money?!For more helpful tips and educational information, check us out at safgard.com

  Authored by: Saf-Gard  |  Posted: 02/12/2018