Specialised Tax Deduction Guidance for Mechanics

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Tax Deductions for Mechanics in Australia

Meals and Travel:

Overtime Meals: Eligibility to claim meals during overtime with an employer allowance.
Overnight Stays: Deduct expenses for meals and incidental costs for work-related overnight stays.
Travel Expenses: Claim costs for parking, tolls, taxis, and public transport for seminars, meetings, or training off-site. Includes travel between jobs or sites.
Car Usage: Deductions for using your own car for work-related travel (restrictions apply for home-to-work travel).

Work Clothing:

Uniforms: Claim costs for uniforms with the company logo.
Laundry: Eligibility to claim laundry, dry cleaning, or repairs of uniforms.
Sun Protection: Deduct expenses for sun-protection gear for outdoor work.
Protective Gear: Claim costs for protective equipment not supplied by the employer.

Training Costs:

Short Courses: Deduct costs for work-related short courses not run by a University or TAFE.
Self-Education: Claim expenses for relevant University or TAFE courses.

Work Tools & Equipment:

Purchases and Repairs: Deduct costs for tools and equipment used at work.
Supplies: Claim expenses for work-related materials.
Other Items: Deduct costs for stationery, diaries, log books, work bags, or briefcases.

Other Work-Related Expenses:

Memberships and Licences: Deduct annual memberships, union fees, and work-related licence renewals.
Communication Costs: Claim work-related phone and internet expenses.

General Tax Deductions:

Charitable Donations: Eligibility to claim donations to registered charities.
Bank Fees: Deduct fees on investment accounts.
Insurance Premiums: Claim for income protection or sickness and accident insurance premiums.
Tax Agent Fees: Deduct costs for tax return preparation by an accountant.
Travel to Tax Agent: Claim expenses for travelling to your tax agent.

Note: Keep receipts for all work-related purchases for accurate deduction claims.

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