LAWYERS Professional library Registration renewal – not admission fees (capital cost) Indemnity insurance Professional associations Professional journals Wigs, wig stands and wig cleaning Briefcases/mobile phones/pagers Stationery/computers Silks and robes Not allowed – suits for appearing in court
OFFICE WORKERS Car travel – picking up mail / banking (during work hours – not on the way to and from work) Seminars Stationery Self-education – if work related, for example, updating computer skills
COMPUTER PERSONNEL Professional library Telephone/mobile (business percentage) Home office Professional journals Computer hardware/software (business percentage) Repairs to computer equipment (business percentage) Lease expenses or Interest on loan to purchase computer (business percentage)
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HAIRDRESSERS Compulsory uniform Equipment e.g. hair dryer, scissors, combs etc. Travel to and from industry organised competitions Travel to trade nights Cost of seminars, trade nights etc. Magazines specialising in developments of hair design Not allowed – grooming and life style magazines
CLEANERS / FACTORY WORKERS Breathing masks Goggles Safety glasses Tools/equipment Protective gloves Technical publications e.g. Magazines
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NURSES Registration fees Uniforms/laundry/non-slip protective nurses shoes (not just conventional shoes with non-slip soles) Conferences Associations, for example, Australian Practice Nurses Association Stationery Fob watch Mobile / pager – on call but not agency nurses unless employed by the agency itself Self-education Stethoscope, scissors, clamps, etc Professional journals, for example, Australian Medical Journal Reference books
ARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS Professional library Registration renewal Indemnity insurance Professional associations Professional journals Conferences Equipment Briefcases/mobile phones/pagers Stationery/computers
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You can claim for Laundry expenses if your work uniform is Compulsory or Protective wear. To calculate your claim you work out the average time you wash your work clothes each week and multiply this by $1.00 (if work clothes were washed by themselves / separately without any other casual wear) $0.50 (if your work
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We will work out the best home office deduction outcome for you. 52c Rule (can be used for whole year regardless of covid 80c rule period) = Includes all utilities and depreciation on office furniture = Doesn’t Include depreciation on computer equipment or phone and internet expenses 80c Covid Rule (march 20 to june 22)
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Did you travel for work but forgot to keep receipts? You may still be able to claim this as a deduction. The below table shows which scenarios require you to keep receipts as proof of purchase. For a list of ATO Reasonable Travel Allowance click here
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