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#### 34‑10 What you can deduct
(1) If you are an employee, you can deduct expenditure you incur in respect of your \*non‑compulsory \*uniform if:
(a) you can deduct the expenditure under another provision of this Act; and
(b) the \*design of the uniform is registered under this Division when you incur the expenditure.
> Note 1: This Division also applies to individuals who are not employees: see Subdivision 34‑A.
> Note 2: Employers apply to register designs of uniforms: see Subdivision 34‑C.
(2) You cannot deduct the expenditure under this Act if the \*design is not registered at the time you incur the expenditure.
(3) However, this Division does not stop you deducting expenditure you incur in respect of your \*occupation specific clothing or \*protective clothing.