Tax deduction for workout clothes ADVERTISEMENT 2.21K viewsFebruary 24, 2012 0 Patty0 February 24, 2012 0 Comments Hi – I was told i could not take a deduction for workout clothes becasue I can wear to non work places. Are you taking a clothing deduction? 15 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Stephen0 Posted 0 Comments If you need it for work and would not have otherwise purchased the items, then deduct them. “I could WORKOUT in old penny loafers, holey sweatpants and a belly shirt from the 80’s, but I can not WORK in them.” You are viewing 1 out of 15 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login