When completing your tax return, you’re entitled to claim deductions for some expenses, most of which are directly related to earning your income. To claim a work-related deduction:

• you must have spent the money yourself and weren’t reimbursed
• it must be directly related to earning your income
• you must have a record to prove it.
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Work-related expenses guides

The following guides for specific industries and occupations will help you to correctly claim the work-related expenses you are entitled to:

• Adult industry workers
• Australian Defence Force members
• Building and construction employees
• Business professionals
• Cleaners
• Doctor, specialist or other medical professional
• Earthmoving plant operators
• Electricians
• Engineers
• Factory workers
• Fitness and sporting industry employees
• Flight attendants and other airline employees
• Guards and security employees
• Hairdressers
• Hospitality industry employees
• IT professionals
• Journalists
• Lawyers
• Mechanical, automotive and electrical tradespersons
• Mechanics
• Mining site employees
• Nurses, midwives and direct carers
• Performing artists
• Plumber employees
• Police
• Professional footballers
• Public servant
• Real estate employees
• Sales and marketing
• Shop assistants
• Tradesperson
• Teachers and education professionals
• Travel agent employees
• Truck drivers

Other deductions

You may also be able to claim a deduction for:

• Cost of managing tax affairs
• Gifts and donations
• Interest, dividend and other investment income deductions
• Personal super contributions.