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Work expense records for tax time
A safer way to organise work expense records before reading ATO deduction guidance or lodging tax.
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Work expense records are easier to handle when each item has a date, amount, reason and evidence. The ATO guidance decides what can be claimed.
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Plain-English answer
Work expense records are easier to handle when each item has a date, amount, reason and evidence. The ATO guidance decides what can be claimed.
Who this helps
Workers with uniforms, tools, home office expenses, travel records or mixed personal and work spending.
What to do next
- 1Sort receipts by category before deciding what to claim.
- 2Keep notes about why each expense related to work.
- 3Check ATO deduction pages or a registered tax agent before lodging.
Check before you act
Do not copy deduction lists from social media. A deduction depends on facts and evidence.
Official sources
- Australian Taxation Office - deductions
Official guidance on deductions people may be able to claim.
- Australian Taxation Office - individuals and families
Official tax information for individuals and families.