How to claim laundry | 2023 Gotax

No Claim if Reimbursed

There are of course some restrictions on claiming laundry expenses. You cannot claim a deduction if your employer reimburses you for expenses you incur for work clothing. This means that if your employer pays for the cost of laundering your uniform or provides you with an allowance specifically for laundry expenses, you cannot claim a deduction for those expenses on your tax return.

Record keeping for your laundry

It’s important to keep accurate records of your laundry expenses in order to claim a deduction. If your laundry expenses are $150 or less, you can claim the amount you incur on laundry without providing written evidence of your laundry expenses. However, if your laundry expenses exceed $150 per year or if your total claim for work-related expenses is more than $300 including your laundry expenses, you will need to provide evidence of the expense.

So, if your employer provides you with a uniform and you are responsible for washing and maintaining it, you may be able to claim a deduction for the cost of laundering the uniform on your tax return. However, you cannot claim a deduction if your employer reimburses you for those expenses. It’s important to keep accurate records of your laundry expenses in order to claim a deduction.

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