There are more and more people under Fly-In-Fly-Out work arrangements and it is important for those to understand exactly what you can and can’t claim a tax deduction for. Below is a summary of the types of items you may be eligible to claim. The below list is not exhaustive, so if you think there is something you may be able to claim, remember to hold onto the receipt and ask your tax agent at tax time.
YES
– Purchasing uniforms with a logo
– Laundering of compulsory uniforms and protective clothing
– Purchase of protective equipment such as steel cap boots
– Union fees
– Tools or equipment used for work that cost less than $300 (anything over $300 must be depreciated)
– Renewal fees for your existing machinery licence or ticket required for your current occupation
– Training courses that relate specifically to your current job
– Cost of parking, tolls, public transport if you are required to attend seminars, meetings and training courses
– Cost of work related phone calls
NO
– Travel from home to your departure Airport for work (including vehicle costs and airport shuttle fees)
– Cost of flights to and from your home to place of employment
– Cost of conventional clothing such as jeans or work shirts without a logo
– Pre-vocational courses prior to employment for example a Cert II in Coal Mining
– The cost of obtaining your first machinery licence or ticket
– Relocation expenses for moving to a new location near a new place of employment
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