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How much clothing can I claim without receipts?

Yes, you can claim a deduction of $150 for work-related uniforms and protective gearings such as the costs of buying branded uniforms, protective gear i.e. steel-cap boots and high-visibility clothing without receipts. This means that if you have spent money on work-related clothing and protective gear, you can claim up to $150 as a deduction on your tax return without having to provide receipts as evidence of your expenses.

It is important to note that there are certain rules and limitations when it comes to claiming clothing expenses on your tax return. For example, you can’t claim a deduction for the cost of purchasing or cleaning clothes you bought to wear for work that are not specific to your occupation, such as black trousers and a white shirt, or a suit, even if your employer says this is compulsory. This means that if you are required to wear a certain type of clothing for work but it is not specific to your occupation, you cannot claim the cost of purchasing or cleaning those clothes as a tax deduction.

It is also important to keep in mind that if you are claiming a deduction for work-related clothing expenses, you must have spent the money yourself and were not reimbursed by your employer. Additionally, the expense must be directly related to earning your income.

Clothing Tax Example: 

If you are a construction worker and you purchase high-visibility clothing and steel-cap boots to wear on the job site, you can claim a deduction of up to $150 for these expenses without receipts. This is because these items are considered protective gear and are necessary for your job. However, if you also purchase a pair of black trousers and a white shirt to wear on the job site, you cannot claim these expenses as a tax deduction because they are not specific to your occupation and are consider normal day wear.

Clothing Tips and Traps:

• You can’t claim a deduction for the cost of purchasing or cleaning clothes you bought to wear for work that are not specific to your occupation, such as black trousers and a white shirt, or a suit, even if your employer says this is compulsory.

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Ref: ATO 

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