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UNIFORMS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
TAX DEDUCTIONS
30 June 2024
Work related uniforms, protective clothing and laundry
Laundry
Laundry: You may claim up to $150 without receipts or less or you may use a reasonable basis to calculate the amount e.g. $1 per load for work related clothing.
Dry cleaning without receipts may fall under items that cost less than $10 up to $200. Sometimes if you use a regular dry cleaner they may be able to give you an annual tax receipts based on their records.
Protective clothing
Protective clothing is generally tax deductible if it is designed to protect:
Steel capped boots, high visibility shirts, fluroescent trousers, fire proof clothing, non-slip safety shoes, aprons, etc.
Conventional clothing
Conventional clothing is not deductible e.g. King Gee drill pants, jeans, etc unless they have a logo or a fluro strip sewn on for safety.
Strictly enforced uniforms
Strictly enforced uniforms are usually deductible as well as accessories such as stockings, footwear, socks and jumpers unless it is conventional clothing.
Non compulsory uniforms
Non compulsory uniforms are usually not tax deductible unless they are registered with AusIndustry or they have a logo.
Google ATO protective clothing and uniforms
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in the above documents is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as tax advice. Any specific recommendation for a client can only be done after their individual circumstances have been determined by David Douglas Accountants.
We have clients from the following locations:
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Newcastle, Cairns, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin.
Other:
Brisbane, Albion, New Farm, Teneriffe, Newstead, Windsor, Wilston, Bowen Hills, Wooloowin, Herston, Lutwyche, Hamilton, Eagle Farm, Gordon Park, Fortitude Valley, Clayfield, Ascot, Hendra.
Morayfield, Burpengary, Caboolture, Bellmere, Wamuran, Narangba, North Lakes, Mango Hill, Kallangur, Dakabin, Deception Bay, Bribie Island, Elimbah, Kippa-Ring.
We do tax returns for individuals, trusts, companies, partnerships, contractors, ABNs and sole traders.
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