Question: Cooper and Brandy are married and file a joint income tax return with two separate Schedule Cs. Cooper is an independent security specialist who spent $410 on uniforms during the year. His laundry expenses for the uniforms were $82 for this year, plus $62 for altering them. Brandy works as a drill press operator and wears jeans and a work shirt on the job, which cost $160 this year. Her laundry costs were $48 for the work clothes. Brandy is also required by state regulators to wear safety glasses and safety shoes when working, which cost a total of $80.
How much is their total deduction on their Schedule Cs for special clothing and uniforms?
Cooper and Brandy are married and file a joint income tax return with two separate Schedule Cs. Cooper is an independent security specialist who spent $395 on uniforms during the year. His laundry expenses for the uniforms were $175 for this year, plus $65 for altering them. Brandy works as a drill press operator and wears jeans and a work shirt on the job, which cost $175 this year. Her laundry costs were $50 for the work clothes. Brandy is also required by state regulators to wear safety glasses and safety shoes when working, which cost a total of $115.
How much is their total deduction on their Schedule Cs for special clothing and uniforms?