list tax deductions (1 Viewer)

[hiphophorray123]

just thought a might start a general thread that'd help people out if they want to know what is tax deductable, i don't know myself lol but im sure people would be willing to contribute

list whatever you feel like that is tax deductable

 

[tomorrows_angel]

- union fees for workplace unions like the sda. (unfortunately not uni unions *sigh*)
- uniforms where there is a preferred dress or uniform
- work related expenses such as paying for a certificate course or something.

umm there's heaps more.

 

[LeftrightOut]

just thought a might start a general thread that'd help people out if they want to know what is tax deductable, i don't know myself lol but im sure people would be willing to contribute

list whatever you feel like that is tax deductable

Different jobs and situations get different deductions
http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/pathway.asp?pc=001/002/013&mfp=001&mnu=45#001_002_013

 

[Minai]

No - unless those jeans and shoes are work-specific (i.e a reasonable person could associate those clothes to your particular workplace)
In general, clothes are not deductible as they are of a private or domestic nature unless they are uniforms, or are as I've said above

For a full list of deductions generally available under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, go to www.austlii.edu.au and follow the links to the relevant federal legislation.

 

[Skeeta]

i had to buy closed in leather shoes for my job do they count

and u need the reciepts dont u?!

 

[yenta]

i had to buy closed in leather shoes for my job do they count

and u need the reciepts dont u?!

You can claim up to $300 without receipts...if it's more than that then yeah u need receipts

 

[Minai]

i had to buy closed in leather shoes for my job do they count

and u need the reciepts dont u?!

Unfortunately it doesn't count - and I know it seems unfair.

But yeah, as yenta said, just claim the maximum $300 so you don;t have to provide reciepts anyway

 

[soha]

lol u can claim up to $300 without receipts
i only spent $50 on work uniform the past yr

 

[Emily.]

i jsut did my tax return
heres my deductions:
work related travel: $307
work related self education: $864
gifts or donations: $60

i should be getting a $1232.22 refund, according to etax

 

[SashatheMan]

whats your work related self education?

 

[SashatheMan]

is anyone going to one of those tax return people, and pay a fee for him to do the job for u ?

 

[my sharona]

Not that i care, because i'm under the threshhold, but out of curiosity:

Are fees for getting the RSA/RCG/Barista's/etc. tax deductable?

 

[go_swans]

Not that i care, because i'm under the threshhold, but out of curiosity:

Are fees for getting the RSA/RCG/Barista's/etc. tax deductable?

if u use them for work, yes

 

[jase_]

What about claiming my laptop Minai? I half bought it for the purpose of tutoring at uni and half for private use.

The ATO website says "If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic, you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense.".

Uhhh, I dunno.

 

[Minai]

What about claiming my laptop Minai? I half bought it for the purpose of tutoring at uni and half for private use.

The ATO website says "If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic, you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense.".

Uhhh, I dunno.

Well, yes, you can claim a deduction for the percentage you used the laptop for work (I THINK you estimate that)

 

[jase_]

Do I need any proof besides my receipt? That's all I have.

 

[theone123]

they dont look into that until they audit you and catch you red handed, so not at this stage.

 

[Minai]

yeah, and that's IF they audit you

 

[theone123]

i think ATO target the rich ppl and the companies rather than students like us, so fake everything you got, get all your tax withheld back

 

[IceBreaker]

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