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
- How much is Cooper's total deduction on his Schedule C for special clothing and uniforms?
- How much is Brandy's total deduction on her Schedule C for special clothing and uniforms?
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- Individual Income TaxesAccountingISBN:9780357109731Author:HoffmanPublisher:CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT