self employed and claiming expenses

[Steve H]

As I understand it and self employed tradesman (plumber, carpenter etc can offset the costs of his workwear against tax (boots, overalls etc). I am a partner in an "office" based business and am self employed, therefore can I offset my Shoes, suits and ties????
Steve

[Steve H]

Eric, I didnt fully understand your reply. I am a partner in a partnership and all business costs are claimed through the partnership profits, such as rent, rates, heating stationary etc. My question is, can we claim the cost of ou clothing as a business expense. I suppose if we do they become an assett of the company?
Steve

[Steve H]

that makes sense, what if we decided to get the same suits, ties etc as a uniform? There are 3 of us.
Steve

[Steve H]

sorry if I didnt explain correctly. Your replies have clarified things for me
Cheers
Steve