Income Tax Assessment Act 1997

CHAPTER 2 - LIABILITY RULES OF GENERAL APPLICATION  

PART 2-5 - RULES ABOUT DEDUCTIBILITY OF PARTICULAR KINDS OF AMOUNTS  

Division 34 - Non-compulsory uniforms  

Subdivision 34-B - Deduction for your non-compulsory uniform  

SECTION 34-15   What is a non-compulsory uniform?  

What is a uniform ?

34-15(1)    
A uniform is one or more items of clothing (including accessories) which, when considered as a set, distinctively identify you as a person associated (directly or indirectly) with:

(a) your employer; or

(b) a group consisting of your employer and one or more of your employer's ^* associates.

When is a uniform non-compulsory ?

34-15(2)    
Your uniform is non-compulsory unless your employer consistently enforces a policy that requires you and the other employees (except temporary or relief employees) who do the same type of work as you:

(a) to wear the uniform when working for your employer; and

(b) not to substitute an item of clothing not included in the uniform for an item of clothing included in the uniform when working for your employer;

except in special circumstances.