If you are a factory or warehouse worker, you can claim the following deductions. You can only claim a deduction if 1) you spent the money and were not reimbursed, 2) was directly related to your income and 3) have a record to prove it.

• Car expenses: Costs between different jobs on the same day or from the warehouse to a job site e.g. fuel, registration, insurance, parking, tolls, repairs, depreciation (logbook) or work-related business kilometres (cents per kilometre)
• Travel expenses: Accommodation, airfares, taxis, parking, meal costs (overtime or away) and tolls if travelling for work e.g. travelling between job sites
• Clothing: Protective items e.g. boots, ear muffs, helmets, safety goggles, gloves or hi-vis vests
• Laundry/ cleaning of work-related clothing
• Permits and licenses: Forklift or heavy vehicle permit, health and safety certificates
• Self-education: Course fees, books, manuals
• Office: Tablet, mobile phone (work-related portion)
• Union/ membership fees
• Tools and equipment: If it’s more than $300, the deduction can be claimed over a number of years. If it is less than $300, an immediate deduction for the whole cost can be claimed.

If you work in a factory and require assistance on this matter, please contact our office at 03 9973 5905.