Problem 3-16 (Algorithmic) Special Clothing and Uniforms (LO 3.8) Cooper and Brandy are married and file a joint income tax return with two separate Schedule Cs. Cooper is an independent security specialist who spen $610 on uniforms during the year. His laundry expenses for the uniforms were $122 for this year, plus $92 for altering them. Brandy works as a drill press operator and wears jeans and a work shirt on the job, which cost $145 this year. Her laundry costs were $44 for the work clothes. Brandy is also required by state regulators to wear safety glasses and safety shoes when working, which cost a total of $73. a. How much is Cooper's total deduction on his Schedule C for special clothing and uniforms? 610 x b. How much is Brandy's total deduction on her Schedule C for special clothing and uniforms? 897 x Feedback Check My Work Self-employed individuals are allowed a deduction for the costs of special work clothing or uniforms. The deduction is not allowed for the general cost and upkeep of normal work clothes; the clothing must be specialized