Work-Related Deductions in Australia

Summary of work-related deductions

When submitting a tax return, you may be entitled to claim deductions for expenses incurred while working. These expenses are known as work-related deductions and can include things like car and travel expenses, clothing expenses, home office expenses, self-education expenses, tools and equipment expenses, and more.

To be able to claim work-related deductions, you must meet the following criteria:

1. You must have a record to prove the expense¹.
2. You must have spent the money yourself and not have been reimbursed¹.
3. The expense must be directly related to earning your income¹.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides detailed information on the types of expenses that can be claimed as work-related deductions. Some common deductions include:

• Car, transport and travel expenses incurred in the course of your work².
• Tools, computers, and items you use for work².
• Clothes and items you wear at work².
• Working from home expenses such as stationery, energy, and office equipment².
• Education, training, and seminars².
• Memberships, accreditations, fees, and commissions such as union fees and professional memberships².

It’s important to note that if an expense is for both work and private purposes, you can only claim the work portion of the cost ³.

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