# @edwardcollins_upleveled on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DKctDLjRrkY
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35104078-edwardcollins-upleveled-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-03T18:22:10.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Edward Collins | Money Lawyer & Wealth Strategist (@edwardcollins_upleveled) — https://gondola.cc/edwardcollins_upleveled

## Caption

Can You Deduct Your Logo Shirt? 

Short answer: It depends. 

I like what Mark’s sharing here. 

But let’s clear up the nuance. 
 
Because when it comes to writing off what you wear, context is king. 
 
Let’s break it down: 
 
✅ Logo gear you hand out (to clients, team members, swag bags)? 

That’s likely a marketing expense. 

Straightforward. 
 
🚫 Logo gear you wear yourself? 

That’s where it gets dicey. 

Why? Because the IRS draws a hard line between uniforms and personal clothing. 
 
Here’s a simple way to think about it: 
 
A firefighter’s gear? 

🔥 Only worn on the job. Clearly deductible. 

Your branded hoodie at a concert? 

🧥 Probably not going to fly. 
 
The IRS isn’t just looking at what you say something is for… 

They’re looking at use, intent, and context. 
 
Here’s the bigger picture 👇 
 
If you’re running a business—even a side hustle—you’ve got to start operating like a business owner. 

Because only real businesses get real deductions. 
 
That means: 
 
Hosting legitimate business meetings. 

Documenting business expenses. 

Acting with strategic intent. 
 
And then—some of those gray areas start to make a whole lot more sense. 
 
You’ve just got to learn the rules of the game. 
 
Ready to stop guessing and start optimizing? 
 
👇 Drop the letters “GOB” and I’ll send you a free training that shows you how. 
 
Credit (IG): 
Mark J. Kohler – [markjkohler] 
mainstreetpros 
 
 SF0696

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Edward Collins | Money Lawyer & Wealth Strategist | @edwardcollins_upleveled | https://gondola.cc/edwardcollins_upleveled | Talent |
| Hector Garcia | @Hector_FilmSchool | https://gondola.cc/Hector_FilmSchool | Content Producer |

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