Suits

[Naaarwich]

I met a doctor recently who told me that he claims for his suits as a business expense and was surprised that I dont claim for mine. His logic was that he only wears the suits for work and so they should be treated just like nurses uniforms or mechanics overalls.

Similarly, I dont wear my pinstripes outside of work and so can I claim them as a business expense ?

[Torran]

Nope. Many try but it's widely regarded as a bit dodgy.
Since when did logic matter?

[norrahe]

Nope, not allowed, I did ask my accountant and he generally doesn't recommend it as there has been a not so recent case of a barrister taken to task by hector for claiming for his wig and gown.

[d000hg]

I seem to remember hearing/reading that if you have clothes made for work with your company logo on, they can be claimed for (citation needed, anyone?) so a builder can claim back his "Bob's Builders" T-shirts and fleeces for example. I think such a thing would spoil the look of your suit though.

[TheFaQQer]

I seem to remember hearing/reading that if you have clothes made for work with your company logo on, they can be claimed for (citation needed, anyone?) so a builder can claim back his "Bob's Builders" T-shirts and fleeces for example. I think such a thing would spoil the look of your suit though.

Yes - or, for example, if you needed a high visibility vest.

There is a case of a QC claiming that she only needed the gown and wig (etc.) for work and therefore they were a valid business expense, but she lost because she could were them outside work.

So, chances of getting away with buying a suit are non-existent, as the good doctor will find out if he is ever investigated.

[norrahe]

There is a case of a QC claiming that she only needed the gown and wig (etc.) for work and therefore they were a valid business expense, but she lost because she could were them outside work.

WIS

[Lumiere]

I seem to remember hearing/reading that if you have clothes made for work with your company logo on .. I think such a thing would spoil the look of your suit though.

But it does not actually say where the logotype should be - inside/outside, does it ?

Get 5 suits from M&S and send them to a company specialising in printing custom images on clothes asking to put it over M&S logo inside .. same with shirts

[Clippy]

I met a doctor recently who told me that he claims for his suits as a business expense and was surprised that I dont claim for mine. His logic was that he only wears the suits for work and so they should be treated just like nurses uniforms or mechanics overalls.

Similarly, I dont wear my pinstripes outside of work and so can I claim them as a business expense ?

It's your civic duty to shop the good Dr. to Hector.

[RichardCranium]

Many years ago when I was a permie, all the blokes were given a company tie and the ladies a company scarf.

A few months later we each got a letter saying how much extra tax we would each have to pay for our benefit in kind.

And it was a crap nylon tie that wouldn't hang straight.

[TheFaQQer]

WIS

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You said "he", I (correctly) said "she"

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