Office workers – income and work-related deductions

Office workers (including public servants) guide to income, allowances and claiming work-related deductions.

Last updated 6 May 2025

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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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