Work related expenses deductions

Clothing, laundry and dry-cleaning expenses

Costs you can claim when you buy, repair or launder occupation-specific, protective clothing and distinctive uniforms.

Income and deductions

Income tax is paid on money you receive, such as salary and wages, Centrelink payments, and investments. The amount of tax you pay depends on how much income you receive. You may be able to reduce the amount of tax you pay by claiming certain expenses you incurred in earning your income

Other deductions

Check if you can claim other expenses for managing your tax affairs, but don’t relate to your work as an Other deduction.

Other work-related deductions

You may be able to claim a deduction for other work-related expenses you incur that directly relate to earning your income.

Self-education expenses

You can claim a deduction for self-education and study expenses if the education relates to your employment activities.

Tools, equipment and other assets

You can claim a deduction for the cost of tools, equipment and other assets you use to help earn your employment income.

Transport and travel expenses

You can claim transport and travel expenses you incur when you travel in the course of performing your work duties.

Work related car expenses

This calculator helps you to calculate the deduction you can claim for work-related car expenses on your tax return.

Working from home expenses

Deductions for expenses you incur to work from home such as stationery, energy and office equipment.