Agricultural Workers
Deductions You Can Claim:
Tools and Equipment:
Purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Vehicle and Travel Expenses:
Travel between farm locations or to pick up supplies (excluding commuting from home to work).
Protective Clothing and Equipment:
Protective clothing and equipment such as boots, hats, and gloves.
Professional Development:
Courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices.
Logbooks for vehicle usage.
Proof of professional development and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Agricultural Workers Tax Time Toolkit.
Architects
Architects can claim a variety of work-related expenses. Here’s what you need to know:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Work-Related Travel Expenses: Costs for travel between work locations or to meet clients.
Professional Development: Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Home Office Expenses: Costs for a dedicated home office, including utilities and office supplies.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships: Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
✅ Receipts, invoices, and bank statements as proof of your expenses.
✅ Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Architect Tax Time Toolkit.
Bus Drivers
Bus drivers can claim various work-related expenses. Here’s what you need to know:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Uniforms and Laundry: Costs for buying, cleaning, and maintaining uniforms.
Vehicle Expenses: Costs for travel between work locations (excluding commuting from home to work).
Tools and Equipment: Costs for purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships: Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
✅ Receipts and invoices for all claimed expenses.
✅ Logbooks for vehicle usage.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Bus Driver Tax Time Toolkit.
Chef & Hospitality Employees
Chefs can claim a range of work-related expenses. Here’s a summary of what you can claim:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Uniforms and Laundry:
Costs for buying, cleaning, and maintaining uniforms.
Tools and Equipment:
Costs for purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices for all claimed expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Chef and Hospitality Industry Workers Tax Time Toolkit.
Cleaners
Deductions You Can Claim:
Uniforms and Laundry: Buying, cleaning, and maintaining uniforms.
Tools and Equipment: Purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Travel Expenses: Travel between jobs (excluding commuting from home to work).
Protective Clothing and Equipment: Protective clothing and equipment.
Records You Should Keep:
✅ Receipts and invoices.
✅ Logbooks for travel.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Cleaner Tax Time Toolkit.
Community Support Workers & Carers
Deductions You Can Claim:
Travel Expenses:
Travel between jobs or work locations.
Professional Development:
Courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Home Office Expenses:
Utilities, office supplies, and other costs for a dedicated home office.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices.
Proof of professional development and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Community Support Worker or Direct Carer Tax Time Toolkit.
Construction Workers
Deductions You Can Claim:
Tools and Equipment:
Purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Protective Clothing and Equipment:
Protective clothing and equipment such as hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses.
Vehicle and Travel Expenses:
Travel between job sites or to pick up supplies (excluding commuting from home to work).
Union Fees and Licenses:
Union fees, licenses, and certifications required for your job.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices.
Logbooks for vehicle usage.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Builder and Construction Worker Tax Time Toolkit.
Doctors & Medical Specialists
Doctors can claim various work-related expenses. Here’s what you need to know:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Work-Related Travel Expenses:
Costs for travel between work locations or to meet patients.
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Home Office Expenses:
Costs for a dedicated home office, including utilities and office supplies.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts, invoices, and bank statements as proof of your expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Doctor, Specialist or Other Medical Professional Tax Time Toolkit.
Engineers
Engineers can claim various work-related expenses. Here’s what you need to know:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Work-Related Travel Expenses:
Costs for travel between work locations or to meet clients.
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Home Office Expenses:
Costs for a dedicated home office, including utilities and office supplies.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts, invoices, and bank statements as proof of your expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Engineer Tax Time Toolkit.
Employees in Performing Arts
Deductions You Can Claim:
Costumes and Props:
Costumes, lingerie, and other clothing specific to your job.
Makeup and Hairdressing:
Makeup, hairdressing, and other personal grooming expenses related to performances.
Travel Expenses:
Travel between job sites or to meet clients (excluding commuting from home to work).
Training and Development:
Costs for courses and training related to your job.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices.
Logbooks for travel.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Performing Artist Tax Time Toolkit.
Factory Workers
Deductions You Can Claim:
Uniforms and Laundry:
Buying, cleaning, and maintaining uniforms.
Tools and Equipment:
Purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Protective Clothing and Equipment:
Protective clothing and equipment.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices.
Proof of professional development and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Factory Worker Tax Time Toolkit.
Flight Crew
Deductions You Can Claim:
Uniforms and Laundry:
Buying, cleaning, and maintaining uniforms.
Travel Expenses:
Travel between airports or for work-related training (excluding commuting from home to work).
Tools and Equipment:
Purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Professional Development:
Courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices.
Logbooks for travel.
Proof of professional development and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Flight Crew Tax Time Toolkit.
Hairdressers & Beauty Therapists
Hairdressers can claim a range of work-related expenses. Here’s a summary of what you can claim:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Tools and Equipment:
Costs for purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Uniforms and Laundry:
Costs for buying, cleaning, and maintaining uniforms.
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices for all claimed expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Hairdressers and Beauty Therapists Tax Time Toolkit.
IT Professionals
IT professionals can claim various work-related expenses. Here’s what you need to know:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Work-Related Travel Expenses:
Costs for travel between work locations or to meet clients.
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Home Office Expenses:
Costs for a dedicated home office, including utilities and office supplies.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts, invoices, and bank statements as proof of your expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's IT Professional Tax Time Toolkit.
Lawyers
Lawyers can claim a range of work-related expenses. Here’s a summary of what you can claim:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Work-Related Travel Expenses:
Costs for travel between work locations or to meet clients.
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Home Office Expenses:
Costs for a dedicated home office, including utilities and office supplies.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts, invoices, and bank statements as proof of your expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Lawyer Tax Time Toolkit.
Mechanic
Mechanics can claim various work-related expenses. Here’s what you need to know:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Tools and Equipment:
Costs for purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Protective Clothing and Equipment:
Costs for protective clothing, footwear, and equipment such as gloves and safety glasses.
Vehicle and Travel Expenses:
Costs for travel between job sites or to pick up supplies (excluding commuting from home to work).
Union Fees and Licenses:
Costs for union fees, licenses, and certifications required for your job.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices for all claimed expenses.
Logbooks for vehicle usage.
Proof of work-related travel.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Mechanic Tax Time Toolkit.
Nurses & Midwives
Nurses can claim a range of work-related expenses. Here’s a summary of what you can claim:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Uniforms and Laundry:
Costs for buying, cleaning, and maintaining uniforms.
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Home Office Expenses:
Costs for a dedicated home office, including utilities and office supplies.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices for all claimed expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Nurses and Midwives Tax Time Toolkit.
Photographers
Photographers can claim various work-related expenses. Here’s what you need to know:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Equipment and Supplies:
Costs for purchasing, repairing, and maintaining cameras, lenses, and other photography equipment.
Travel Expenses:
Costs for travel between job sites or to meet clients (excluding commuting from home to work).
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices for all claimed expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Photographer Tax Time Toolkit.
Plumbers
Plumbers can claim a range of work-related expenses. Here’s a summary of what you can claim:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Tools and Equipment:
Costs for purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Protective Clothing and Equipment:
Costs for protective clothing, footwear, and equipment such as hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses.
Vehicle and Travel Expenses:
Costs for travel between job sites or to pick up supplies (excluding commuting from home to work).
Union Fees and Licenses:
Costs for union fees, licenses, and certifications required for your job.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices for all claimed expenses.
Logbooks for vehicle usage.
Proof of work-related travel.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Plumber Tax Time Toolkit.
Police Officers
Deductions You Can Claim:
Uniforms and Laundry:
Buying, cleaning, and maintaining uniforms.
Protective Clothing and Equipment:
Protective clothing and equipment such as boots, gloves, and safety glasses.
Travel Expenses:
Travel between job sites or for work-related training (excluding commuting from home to work).
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices.
Logbooks for travel.
Proof of professional development and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Police Officer's Tax Time Toolkit.
Real Estate Agents
Real estate agents can claim a range of work-related expenses. Here’s a summary of what you can claim:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Work-Related Travel Expenses:
Costs for travel between work locations or to meet clients.
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Home Office Expenses:
Costs for a dedicated home office, including utilities and office supplies.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts, invoices, and bank statements as proof of your expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Real Estate Agent Tax Time Toolkit.
Retail Industry Workers
Retail workers can claim various work-related expenses. Here’s what you need to know:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Uniforms and Laundry:
Costs for buying, cleaning, and maintaining uniforms.
Tools and Equipment:
Costs for purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices for all claimed expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Retail Industry Workers Tax Time Toolkit.
Sales & Marketing Employees
Salespeople can claim a range of work-related expenses. Here’s a summary of what you can claim:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Work-Related Travel Expenses:
Costs for travel between work locations or to meet clients.
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Home Office Expenses:
Costs for a dedicated home office, including utilities and office supplies.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts, invoices, and bank statements as proof of your expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Sales and Marketing Industry Tax Time Toolkit.
Teacher & Education Professionals
Teachers can claim various work-related expenses. Here’s what you need to know:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Teaching Supplies:
Costs for classroom supplies and teaching materials.
Professional Development:
Costs for courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Home Office Expenses:
Costs for a dedicated home office, including utilities and office supplies.
Union Fees and Professional Memberships:
Costs for union fees and professional memberships.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices for all claimed expenses.
Proof of professional development courses and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Teacher and Educational Professionals Tax Time Toolkit.
Tradespersons
Tradespeople can claim various work-related expenses. Here’s what you need to know:
Deductions You Can Claim:
Protective Clothing and Equipment:
Costs for protective clothing, footwear, and equipment such as hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses.
Vehicle and Travel Expenses:
Costs for travel between job sites or to pick up supplies (excluding commuting from home to work).
Tools and Equipment:
Costs for purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Union Fees and Licenses:
Costs for union fees, licenses, and certifications required for your job.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices for all claimed expenses.
Logbooks for vehicle usage.
Proof of work-related travel.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Tradesperson Tax Time Toolkit.
Truck Drivers
Deductions You Can Claim:
Uniforms and Laundry:
Buying, cleaning, and maintaining uniforms.
Tools and Equipment:
Purchasing, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment used for work.
Vehicle and Travel Expenses:
Travel between job sites or to pick up supplies (excluding commuting from home to work).
Professional Development:
Courses, seminars, and training directly related to your current employment.
Records You Should Keep:
Receipts and invoices.
Logbooks for travel.
Proof of professional development and memberships.
For detailed information, visit the ATO's Truck Driver Tax Time Toolkit.