28 Tax Deductions

Maximising Your Tax Deductions for the Maximum Refund

Maximising tax deductions can significantly increase your refund, especially when lodging your income tax return online. Let's have a look at some examples of tax deductible expenses across various categories and you can seee what applies to you and your occupation.

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1. Work-Related Expenses
   • Vehicle and Travel Expenses
   • Clothing, Laundry, and Dry-Cleaning Expenses
   • Home Office Expenses
   • Overtime Meals
2. Tools, Computers, and Work Items
   • Tools and Equipment Expenses
   • Computers and Software Expenses
   • Internet and Phone Expenses
   • Stationery Expenses
3. Work Clothes and Items
   • Occupation-Specific Clothing and Protective Gear
   • Laundry and Dry-Cleaning of Work Clothes
4. Working from Home Expenses
   • Home Office Equipment
   • Work-Related Phone Calls and Internet Access
   • Heating, Cooling, and Lighting Costs
5. Education, Training, and Seminars
   • Self-Education and Study Expenses
   • Professional Development Courses and Seminars
6. Memberships, Accreditations, Fees, and Commissions
   • Union Fees and Subscriptions to Associations
   • Regulatory Fees and Licenses
   • Agency Fees and Commissions
7. Meals, Entertainment, and Functions
   • Overtime Meals
   • Travel Expenses for Meals, Accommodation, and Incidentals
8. Personal Grooming, Health, and Fitness
   • Medical Examinations and Tests
   • Protective Items
9. Gifts and Donations
   • Gifts or Donations to Deductible Gift Recipient Organizations
10. Investments, Insurance, and Super
    • Investment and Property Expenses
    • Income Protection Insurance Premiums
    • Personal Superannuation Contributions
11. Cost of Managing Tax Affairs
    • Expenses Related to Preparing and Lodging Your Tax Return

1. Work-Related Expenses

Vehicle and Travel Expenses

Deduction: If you use your own car for work purposes, you can claim costs related to its operation, such as fuel, oil, and maintenance.

Clothing, Laundry, and Dry-Cleaning Expenses

Deduction: If you wear a uniform for work, you can claim the cost of buying and cleaning it.

Home Office Expenses

Deduction: If you work from home, you can claim the additional running costs of your home office.

Overtime Meals

Deduction: If you receive an overtime meal allowance and buy food and drink during overtime, you can claim a tax deduction.

2. Tools, Computers, and Work Items

Tools and Equipment Expenses

Deduction: If you buy tools or equipment for work, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

Computers and Software Expenses

Deduction: If you use your own computer or software for work, you can claim a portion of the cost as a tax deduction.

Internet and Phone Expenses

Deduction: If you use your own phone or internet for work, you can claim a portion of the costs as a tax deduction.

Stationery Expenses

Deduction: If you buy stationery for work, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

3. Work Clothes and Items

Occupation-Specific Clothing and Protective Gear

Deduction: If you buy occupation-specific clothing or protective clothing for work, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning of Work Clothes

Deduction: If you wash, dry, iron, or dry-clean work clothes, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

4. Working from Home Expenses

Home Office Equipment

Deduction: If you use your own furniture or equipment for work, you can claim a portion of the cost as a tax deduction.

Work-Related Phone Calls and Internet Access

Deduction: If you use your own phone or internet for work, you can claim a portion of the costs as a tax deduction.

Heating, Cooling, and Lighting Costs

Deduction: If you work from home, you can claim a portion of the heating, cooling, and lighting costs as a tax deduction.

5. Education, Training, and Seminars

Self-Education and Study Expenses

Deduction: If you undertake study directly related to your current job, you can claim course fees and related costs as a tax deduction.

Professional Development Courses and Seminars

Deduction: If you attend seminars or professional development courses related to your work, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

6. Memberships, Accreditations, Fees, and Commissions

Union Fees and Subscriptions to Associations

Deduction: If you pay fees to a union or professional association, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

Regulatory Fees and Licenses

Deduction: If you pay for licenses or regulatory fees for your work, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

Agency Fees and Commissions

Deduction: If you pay fees to an agency or commissions related to your work, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

7. Meals, Entertainment, and Functions

Overtime Meals

Deduction: If you receive an overtime meal allowance and buy food and drink during overtime, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

Travel Expenses for Meals, Accommodation, and Incidentals

Deduction: If you travel for work and incur meal, accommodation, or incidental expenses, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

8. Personal Grooming, Health, and Fitness

Medical Examinations and Tests

Deduction: If you need certain medical examinations and tests for your work, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

Protective Items

Deduction: If you buy sun protection items because you work in the sun, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

9. Gifts and Donations

Gifts or Donations to Deductible Gift Recipient Organisations

Deduction: If you make a donation to an organisation with deductible gift recipient status, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

10. Investments, Insurance, and Super

Investment and Property Expenses

Deduction: If you have investment income, you can claim related expenses as a tax deduction.

Income Protection Insurance Premiums

Deduction: If you pay premiums for income protection insurance, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

Personal Superannuation Contributions

Deduction: If you make contributions to a complying superannuation fund, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

11. Cost of Managing Tax Affairs

Expenses Related to Preparing and Lodging Your Tax Return

Deduction: If you incur expenses managing your tax affairs, you can claim the cost as a tax deduction.

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