Police/Detective Professional Worksheet
Name:
SS#:
Rank:
Number of Months Worked as Police/Detective this Tax Year?
Uniforms & Maintenance
Weapons & Ammunition
Alterations
$
Guns
$
Steel Toed/Uniform Shoes & Boots
$
Gun Cleaning Supplies
$
Badges/Emblems/Insignias/Patches
$
Ammunition
$
Hats/Helmets
$
Knives
$
Jackets
$
Qualifications and Related Fees
$
Pants
$
Repairs
$
Ties
$
Range Fees
$
Rain Gear
$
Professional/Safety Tools and Accessories
Misc. Uniform Items
$
Baton
$
Baton Ring
$
Binoculars
$
Felt
$
Citation Holder
$
Ear Muffs
$
Continuing Education Expenses
$
Ear Plugs
$
Cuff Keys
$
Flashlight Ring
$
Day‐Timer/Personal Organizer
$
Gloves
$
E & O or Liability Insurance
$
Handcuff Holder
$
Film/Film Developing
$
Holster ‐ Waist
$
First‐Aid Kit and Supplies
$
Holster ‐ Shoulder
$
Flares
$
Holster – Leg Strap
$
Flashlight
$
Key Strap/Holders
$
Flashlight Batteries
$
Radio Holder
$
Gear Bag
$
Vests – Bullet Proof
$
Handcuffs
$
Vests – Reflective
$
Job Hunting/Resume Expenses
$
Uniform Maintenance
Latex Gloves
$
Amount of Dry Cleaning Per Week
$
Magnifier
$
Amount of Laundry Per Week
$
Maps
$
Amount of Home Laundry Per Week
$
Professional Organization Fees & Dues
$
Shoe Shine
$
Professional Publications
$
Telephone Expenses
Band Radio
$
Cell Phone
$
Search & Rescue Equipment
$
Long Distance
$
Self Defense Classes/Expenses
$
Paging Service
$
Tough Cuffs
$
Pager/Cell Phone Purchase
$
Union Dues
$
Travel Expenses – Non Local (Conference, Conventions, out of town assignments non‐reimbursed) Include Hotels
$
Entertainment Expense ‐ If you have a bona fide and substantial discussion, regarding professional or government business or union news, your
“Entertainment Expense” while conducting this business is deductible. You conducted business, i.e. discussed it, and the expenses of your
activities associated with this discussion are deductible. You must have a receipt with time, date, subject of discussion and persons present.
Movie, etc. as long as you had a bona fide discussion Police related or union business.
$
Vehicle Expense (Do not include any miles in provided vehicle or for reimbursed expenses.)
Vehicle expenses (provide breakdown)
$
Is this evidence written? Yes or No
Type & Year of Vehicle:
If you lease, what is the monthly payment?
$
Date First Used for Business: / /
Number of Miles Driven for Business
mi.
Do you have another car for personal use? Yes or No
Number of Miles Driven for Personal
mi.
Do you have evidence to support the deduction? Yes or No
Number of Miles Driven for Commuting
mi.
Note:
All Expenses above must be specifically helpful to you in your profession and not reimbursable by your employer. Any expense you incurred to
meet the minimum hiring requirements are not deductible. As always, keep receipts to support your deductions. Mileage for trips to any other
worksite beyond your post may be taken.
Comments and Other Expenses:
Note: If new client – provide copy of last years tax return!
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