<p>Agree with musicamusica’s advice from the standpoint of a professional or self employed musician’s ability to take a tux as a tax-deduction or work related expense. A prior similar thread <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/526360-tax-questions-musicians.html?highlight=tax[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/526360-tax-questions-musicians.html?highlight=tax</a></p>
<p>But I’m wondering if the OP was not thinking more in terms of a valid deductible “educational expense”. If that’s the case, see the thread here <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/673438-can-stafford-loan-used-towards-buying-musical-instrument.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/673438-can-stafford-loan-used-towards-buying-musical-instrument.html</a> and the definition posted by sagiter here <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/816774-new-instrument-acceptable-529-expense.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/816774-new-instrument-acceptable-529-expense.html</a> </p>
<p>Just be careful that tax rules can change, so it’s always best to consult the most recent appropriate IRS publication(s) or your tax pro.</p>