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  4. Are the costs of my Marine gold braids deductible?

Are the costs of my Marine gold braids deductible?

Yes. The costs of your gold braids, rank insignia, collar devices or altering your uniform are deductible as a miscellaneous itemized deduction subject to the AGI 2% limitation on IRS Schedule A.

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