The new financial year begins on Monday and with it comes time to prepare yours tax return.
While some deductible expenses, such as your business phone, are common knowledge, there are other expenses you may not know you can claim.
Some clothing specifically required for work may qualify, including occupation-specific clothing or items required as part of a uniform.
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If you work outdoors, you can ask for protective clothing and even sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, or SPF makeup.
Laundry and dry cleaning charges may also be claimed for these items.
This deduction does not apply to regular office wear and must fall under specific guidelines which The ATO outlines on its website.
Your work bag is also eligible for a claim as long as it is used exclusively for work.
Work from home claims
If you work from home, you can also claim a number of deductions for this.
A portion of your home electricity and internet can be claimed, as well as a portion of your heating, cooling and lighting bills.
You can also claim your stationery and office supplies, as well as tech items like your home computer, tablets, printers and accessories, including your keyboards and mice.
If you have a dedicated home office, you may also be able to claim cleaning costs or accommodation costs against your mortgage or rent.
You may also be able to claim deductions for expenses related to rental properties, such as gardening and lawn mowing, pest control, maintenance and repairs.
If you have dogs to protect your business or for purposes such as farming, you can also claim expenses related to their care.
Expenses such as their veterinary bills and food costs may be deductible.
Other lesser-known tax breaks are industry-specific.
Ongoing COVID practices may mean wearing masks to work or using hand sanitizer or antibacterial spray. If you need to purchase the items specifically for work, you may be able to claim them back on taxes.
If you work in media and need to keep up with the latest TV shows for work, you may be able to claim a portion of your streaming subscriptions.
If you need to keep up to date with your work news, you may also be able to request our news subscription services.
