Can I write this off?

[Stacy]

At work, our dress code changed effective Jan. 1. We can no longer wear scrubs. We now wear dress clothes. Since I lost 20 pounds over the last year (WOOHOO!), I had to buy a new wardrobe because none of my stuff fit. If I include the new policy, with the date the new dress code goes into effect, is there a way to write off all of the new clothes I had to buy? (Well, actually, I only bought a few "new" ones and they were on clearance for less than than all the used items from resale shops.)

[SarahBurney]

Better ask a tax accountant (maybe forums somewhere?) -- it looks like it could go either way to me. 2% limit, though, on a deduction, so it's probably not worth it anyway.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p529.pdf
p. 3, Unreimbursed Employee Expenses
Work clothes and uniforms if required and not suitable
for everyday use.

[vicki]

Better ask a tax accountant (maybe forums somewhere?) -- it looks like it could go either way to me. 2% limit, though, on a deduction, so it's probably not worth it anyway.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p529.pdf
p. 3, Unreimbursed Employee Expenses
Work clothes and uniforms if required and not suitable
for everyday use.

For me, I'd much rather wear scrubs instead of having to buy clothes and figure out what to wear every day.

And when I'm in a hospital, I really prefer seeing people in uniforms. Our receptionists don't wear scrubs, however.