Buying work related camera equipment??

[macdog]

Just got a new job working for a real estate print company, Full time position. Working as their only photographer but also do some print production and design work when needed.

Just a question regarding buying new camera equipment - flash, body and a lens or two. . Is that something I could ask them to help me out with in some way? or would it just be that I buy the new equipment and just claim it on tax same as anything else work related (clothes, petrol etc etc).

Thanks