Which of the following does not give rise to a business expense for self-employed taxpayer's uniforms or special clothing?

a. A lawyer buys a business suit.

b. A clown buys his costume.

c. A scientist buys his hazmat suit.

d. A mascot buys his costume.

e. All of these choices are deductible.

Answer: e. All of these choices are deductible.

Explanation:

All of the above give rise to a business expense for self-employed taxpayer's uniforms or special clothing and as such are deductible.

A lawyer needs to look the part and the option said it was a 'business suit' so that classifies as a work expense.

A clown cannot be a clown without their costume so that is definitely a business Expense as well.

Some scientists need hazmat suits to perform their duties effectively so this counts as a business expense as well and is also deductible.

And a mascot like a clown, cannot be a mascot without their attire so that is a business Expense as well.