Typical Tax Deductions for Carers

Car Expenses - Travel to and from work due to visiting clients, Only Travel between jobs or training

Travel Expenses - Travel to and from work on public transport and Taxis or Uber

Self-Education Expenses - Must be related to current job.

Compulsory or Job Specific Uniforms, Laundry / Dry cleaning of Uniforms, Non-slip Nurse's shoes, stockings, vests and cardigans

Safety Glasses, Gloves, aprons and lab coats

Overtime meals- If paid a meal allowance under industrial Award

Phone and Internet - % of work related

Magazines, books and journals related to health and medicine. for Eg, Aged Care Insight, Australasian Journal on aging and Home care Magazine

Vaccination, Police Checks, Training if not paid by the employer

Agency Commissions and agency fees

Fob Watches, iPad, Laptop, Stethoscope etc.

Annual Practising Certificate fees, Nursing association or Union Fees

Handbags, Briefcases for carrying work things

Tax Agent's Fee paid previous year

Income Protection Insurance Premium