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Protective gear

27 January 2015
Issue: 4486 / Categories: Forum & Feedback , Employees , Income Tax

Is there a relatively easy way to include hassle-free claims for protective clothing?

As we approach the start of a new tax year I am thinking that my resolution should be to ensure that expenses claims for my self-employed subcontractors are beyond reproach. I deal with quite a few building subcontractors and am becoming a little nervous as to whether some aspects of their business expenses leave something to be desired.

A particular point is protective clothing claims. It is easy to put in an estimate. I am trying to remember whether I have ever seen an actual invoice for say overall or protective footwear purchases or laundry costs. My worry is that estimates made some years ago have been increased by inflation and might no longer tie in with the actual costs that are being incurred.

Do readers have experience as to the costs that can and should be claimed for general building subcontractors? If HMRC start to raise questions...

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