Community support workers and direct carers – income and work-related deductions

Community support workers and direct carers guide to income, allowances and deductions for work-related expenses.

Last updated 13 May 2025

For a summary of common expenses, see Community support workers (PDF, 427KB)This link will download a file.

Income and allowances

Income and allowance amounts you need to include in your tax return and amounts you don’t include.

Deductions for work expenses

Deductions you can and can't claim for expenses you incur to earn your income.

Record keeping for work expenses

Records you need to keep as evidence of your expenses and exceptions to keeping some records.

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