Steve has his own business as an installer for the light company, and he wears typical work clothes that cost $400 during the year. Also, Steve must wear safety shoes and an orange neon vest on the job that cost $650 this year, and he purchased pole-climbing equipment, spikes, and a safety belt that cost $275. What is Steve's deduction on Schedule C for these items?

Steve has his own business as an installer for the light company, and he wears typical work clothes that cost $400 during the year. Also, Steve must wear safety shoes and an orange neon vest on the job that cost $650 this year, and he purchased pole-climbing equipment, spikes, and a safety belt that cost $275. What is Steve's deduction on Schedule C for these items?

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

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ISBN:9780357110362

Author:Murphy

Publisher:Murphy

Chapter16: Tax Research

Section: Chapter Questions

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