Typical Tax Deductions for Cleaners

  • Car Expenses - Travel to and from work, Transporting bulky equipment (Vacuum Cleaners, Buckets, Chemicals and Ladders), 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 Work Uniform (Has to be employer logo), Job Specific Uniforms, Laundry/Dry Cleaning of Uniforms, Safety shoes, Safety vests, Safety Glasses, Gloves,

  • Overtime meals- If paid a meal allowance under industrial Award

  • Mobile Phone, Mobile phone plan - % of work related

  • Magazines, books and journals related to Cleaning industry.

  • Tools of cleaning for work

  • Home office running expenses

  • Training, White Card Etc

  • Union Fees

  • Renewing machinery Operating Licenses and registration.

  • Tax Agent's Fee paid previous year

  • Income Protection Insurance Premium