Claiming Clothes As A Business Expense

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BobbyFowler

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Can I claim for a Suit as a business expense? I'm working for myself - I know there's some kind of rule whereby it has to be "wholly & exclusively for business purposes". I can live with that - but is there a rule whereby this is not allowable?
 
Don't need you to go into too much detail but a small bit could be of help.

Not being smart here - just thought that if something was being used wholly & exclusively for business purposes it would have to be allowed.
 
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The answer is No. There are no exceptions. A business suit is never an allowable expense because it invariably is worn for non-business use, eg travelling to and from work.
 
How about other types of work clothes - rain gear, boots, etc for labourers? Thanks.
 
From the revenue site:

What expenses can’t I claim for?

The general rule is that you cannot claim for any private expenses i.e.
  • Any expense, not wholly and exclusively paid for the purposes of the trade or profession
  • Any private or domestic expenditure e.g. your own wages, food, clothing (except protective clothing), income tax etc.
  • Business entertainment expenditure i.e. the provision of accommodation, food, drink or any other form of hospitality.
 
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