Entering the purchases of clothing to wear during performances

I found this information on Dexxter. I have no idea whether a performance as a musician is also considered an 'act'.

Clothing costs do not usually belong in your accounts, unless they fall under the heading of 'safety and professional clothing'. These are special items that you wear during work, are specifically tailored to your job, and cannot double as evening or leisure wear. We are talking about overalls for garage mechanics and butchers, helmets and safety shoes for construction workers, or a lawyer's gown. In addition, the clothing you use as an artist during a performance is also a professional expense!

Non-specific professional clothing

But what about buying or renting smart tailored suits that you wear to greet your customers? Unfortunately, these do not fall under the category of 'professional clothing'. Even if you wear them to make a good impression, the tax authorities still consider them to be something you can also wear outside of working hours. You cannot include them in your return either!

Hi,

In principle, 'private' clothing (such as a cap or T-shirt) is not deductible because you can also use it privately.

However, if you can prove that it is purely workwear, you can deduct 100% of the cost.

(Think, for example, of a T-shirt with your company logo on it, or a restaurant where every waiter wears the same outfit).

As long as you can prove the professional nature of the clothing, you can deduct it as a professional expense.

Thank you for all the clarifications!