Earthmoving plant operators - claiming work-related expenses

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About this guide

This guide will help you work out what work-related expenses you can claim a tax deduction for as an employee, and the conditions you must meet before you can claim, if you operate a plant to:

• excavate earth, ore and rock
• break-up pavement, road rock and obstructions
• move and load earth, rock and debris
• level, smooth and compact surfaces.

The guide looks at:

• motor vehicle expenses, including car lease payments
• travel expenses and associated allowances
• uniform, occupation specific or protective clothing, including laundry and dry-cleaning expenses
• other expenses such as meals, phone, mobile and computer running costs.

If you work in the construction or building industry there may be other deductions you can claim that are not included in this publication.

For more information, refer to Building and construction employees - claiming work-related expenses.

When you complete the declaration on your income tax return, you are declaring that: everything you have told us is true you can support your claims with written evidence. You are responsible for providing proof of your expenses, even if you use a registered tax agent to prepare your return.