There are a great many tradie tax deductions you may be entitled to claim on your tax return. Unfortunately, a good number of tradies miss out on hundreds of them every year. This leaves their hard-earned cash in the pockets of the ATO and that’s plain crazy!

If you work in construction, building, horticulture, civil or any kind of trade then here is a list of things you may be able to claim this end of financial year.

Tradie tax deductions include:

• Clothing (must have business logo)
• Tools and equipment – purchase, lease or repairs
• Technical instruments.
• Protective items (hard hats, steel cap boots, safety glasses etc.)
• Laundry/cleaning of work clothes
• Sunscreen and sunglasses (if you work outside)
• Tablet, computer and mobile phone expenses (work related portion only)
• Work related software and computer accessories
• Home office running expenses (if applicable)
• Filing cabinets and bookshelves
• Desks, chairs and lamps
• Internet expenses (apportioned)
• Training courses, (if directly related to your current role)
• Professional libraries
• Journals/Manuals
• Car/vehicle expenses including parking, tolls, running expenses, fuel, km driven etc.
• Travel expenses (between sites, to pick up equipment, to training courses or meetings)
• Accommodation expenses when working away from home
• Union fees
• Insurances
• Licenses, permits and certifications! – ENROL TODAY!

*This is not financial advice.  FTA advise that you speak to a financial adviser or accountant to confirm.

Information provided by Etax Local: https://www.etaxlocal.com.au/tradie-tax-deductions/