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    Default Any deductions to be taken as a waitress?

    I've read all the tax threads on dancing, which I did in the past, but now am wondering about waitressing. Obviiously I have to claim my income, but whereas dancers get certain write offs, I was wondering if anything could be written off for waitresses.
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    Default Re: Any deductions to be taken as a waitress?

    Probably not. Dancers are usually pegged as Independant contractors, so they get a whole list of write-offs. Waitresses are usually pegged as employees, and so the only write-off they get is what all other employees get...you cannot write off clothing, make-up, etc.

    So, in short...nothing can be written off as a waitress. In theory, your employer covers your "business expenses".

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    Default Re: Any deductions to be taken as a waitress?

    Pretty much correct. Duductions are available (uniforms, union dues, etc.) and don't forget about claiming all of your net tips and not what the calculated tips are. The real challenge for employees is that to get the deductions you have to itemize and then subject to 2% of your adjusted gross income and limited by the dreaded alternative minimum tax, it is difficult to get much of a benefit.

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