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Tax filing in 2014: 7 new rules and 9 wacky deductions

Tax filing season is here, so it's time to ensure you're ready to get the most out of your filing. Read on for new rules for 2014, plus several surprising deductions.

13. Deduction: uniforms

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A fireman calls for more water on a burning home above Glendora, Calif.

Work clothing must meet two conditions to qualify as deductible: It must be worn as a condition of employment, and it must not be a suitable substitute for everyday clothing. Examples cited by the IRS include the garb of delivery workers, firefighters, health care workers, police, transportation workers, letter carriers, and professional athletes. But this isn't a LeBron James tax break 鈥 high profile professional athletes generally have their uniforms paid for by team owners and sponsorship deals. 

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