Money out and work needs
Where do I record work clothing or training?
Quick answer
Open Money Out and record the payment with its receipt. Use the closest business-cost category, then check the official rules before treating it as allowable: uniforms and necessary protective clothing can differ from everyday clothes, and training for existing business skills can differ from training for a new trade or business.
Step by step
- Choose Money Out and enter the payment details once.
- Attach the receipt and choose the closest business-cost category shown.
- Check whether clothing is a uniform or necessary protective clothing rather than everyday clothing.
- Check whether training updates skills for the existing business rather than starting an unrelated trade.
- Use the linked GOV.UK guidance before deciding the tax treatment.
Check current official guidance
Tax treatment depends on the customer’s circumstances. Check the current official guidance before filing or advising them.
HMRC: clothing expenses ↗Before you finish
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