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Question - Cooper and Brandy are married and file a joint income tax return with two separate Schedule Cs. Cooper is an independent security specialist who spent $585 on uniforms during the year. His laundry expenses for the uniforms were $117 for this year, plus $88 for altering them. Brandy works as a drill press operator and wears jeans and a work shirt on the job, which cost $130 this year. Her laundry costs were $39 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 $65. How much is their total deduction on their Schedule Cs for special clothing and uniforms?