Can I claim work clothes and PPE as a tradesperson?

Can I claim work clothes and PPE as a tradesperson? Yes for protective clothing and uniforms, no for everyday clothes. In 2026-27 you can claim safety boots, hard hats, hi-vis and work-only overalls, plus cleaning them, but not jeans or T-shirts worn on site. No. HMRC's manual says everyday clothing is not allowable even if you only wear it for work. The test is whether it could be worn as part of an ordinary wardrobe, not whether you choose to. Yes. GOV.UK lists safety boots and hard hats as protective clothing needed for your work, which you can claim for buying, cleaning or repairing. Yes, for clothing you can claim in the first place. GOV.UK allows the cost of cleaning protective clothing, overalls used only for work and uniforms. Cleaning everyday clothes is not allowed. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.