Tax Tips for Miners
Tax Tips for Miners – Claim Your Deductions and Maximise Your Refund
Miners can claim tax deductions for uniforms, protective gear, travel, training, meals, and more. GoTax makes your mining tax return easy, fast, and geared for the maximum refund.
What Miners Can Claim on Their Tax Return
Mining work comes with big costs — from protective gear and site travel to union fees and overnight trips. The good news? Many of these can be claimed as tax deductions. GoTax breaks it down in plain English, so you can claim confidently and finalise your tax return without stress.
Common Miner Tax Deductions
| Expense Type | Examples Miners Can Claim |
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| Protective Clothing & Laundry | Hard hats, steel-cap boots, hi-vis, safety glasses, laundry |
| Tools & Equipment | Hand tools, specialised mining equipment |
| Motor Vehicle & Travel | Trips between worksites, FIFO-related site travel |
| Travel & Accommodation | Flights (in limited situations), meals, lodging when working away |
| Training & Licences | Mining safety courses, certificates, permits |
| Union & Membership Fees | Union dues, industry body memberships |
| Sun Protection | Sunglasses, hats, sunscreen |
| Insurance | Income protection insurance |
| Home Office Costs | Internet, electricity, desk use for admin/rosters |
| Computers & Tech | Laptops, tablets for rosters or reporting |
FAQs for Miners
Can miners claim protective clothing and laundry?
Yes. Steel-caps, hard hats, safety glasses, hi-vis, and laundry for this gear are deductible.
Can miners claim tools and equipment?
Yes. You can claim hand tools and equipment needed for mining work. Over $300 must be depreciated.
Can miners claim travel to remote sites?
Yes. Site-to-site and FIFO-related travel is deductible, but normal home-to-work travel is not.
Can miners claim meals and accommodation?
Yes. If you’re working away from home overnight, meals and accommodation are deductible if not reimbursed.
Can miners claim training and licences?
Yes. Training and certifications directly related to mining work are deductible.
Can miners claim union fees?
Yes. Union subscriptions and industry memberships are deductible.
Can miners claim sun protection?
Yes. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats are deductible if you’re working outdoors.
Can miners claim laptops or tablets?
Yes. Devices used for rosters, training, or reporting can be claimed for the work portion.
Can miners claim home office costs?
Yes. If you manage rosters, reports, or admin at home, you can claim the relevant expenses.
Can miners claim income protection insurance?
Yes. Premiums for income protection insurance are deductible.
Miner Tax Checklist
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ABN Registered (if contracting)
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All Income Declared
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Business Expenses Claimed
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Home Office Costs Sorted
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Super Contributions Considered
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GST Registered (if earning $75,000+)
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eCashbooks in Use
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Bank Account Separated
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Receipts Saved Digitally or on Paper
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Records Kept for 5 Years
Mining is tough work — your tax return shouldn’t be. GoTax makes it simple to claim everything you’re entitled to, from protective gear to FIFO travel. Finalise your return online at www.gotax.com.au and get a refund that works as hard as you do.
