09/27/2018
Calling all teachers! ๐ฉโ๐ซ๐จโ๐ซ Learn what you can (and canโt) claim this tax time.
๐ You can claim deductions for the work-related portion of your own excursion and camp costs, as well as first aid courses and protective gear (eg sunglasses, sunhats).
๐ You canโt claim the cost of gifts you buy for your students or any time you pay for their personal expenses (eg their lunch, excursion fees or school books).
๐ You can claim self-education expenses if the course relates directly to your current job.
๐ You canโt claim a deduction if your study is only related in a general way to your job, or is designed to help you get a new one.
๐ You can claim the cost of buying or cleaning certain uniforms that are unique and distinctive to your job.
๐ You canโt claim the cost of buying or cleaning plain clothing even if youโre required to wear it or you only wear it for work.
๐ You can claim a deduction when you drive between alternate workplaces for the same employer on the same day (eg from your school to another school to supervise an exam).
For more info and examples to help you work out your deductions, visit www.ato.gov.au/teachers