Here at MP Tax & Business Solutions, we have a wide and diverse group of clientele. But no matter how unique each of our clients can be, we tend to get asked some of the same questions. So we thought it would be a great idea to answer some of these queries here. Q. My boss says that I need to wear a black shirt and black pants to work. Can I claim the purchase of these as a deduction on my tax return? A. Generally no you can't. A uniform will need to be unique and distinctive