📅 Tax Time is Coming
The 2025-26 financial year ends June 30. Start gathering your receipts now — check what you can claim for your occupation so you're ready when returns open on July 1.
AU Tax Deduction Guide
Not sure what you can claim? Find the tax deductions that apply to your job — plain English, no jargon. We've broken down the ATO's guides for 35 occupations so you can maximise your refund at tax time.
How to Use This Guide
Find your occupation
Search or browse 35 occupations below. Each one has its own ATO-sourced deduction guide.
Check what you can claim
See every deduction category with specific items. Use the printable checklist so you don't miss anything.
Estimate your savings
Use our calculator to get a rough idea of how much you could get back based on your income and deductions.
Browse by Occupation
Adult Industry Workers
33 deduction categories
Agricultural Workers
32 deduction categories
Apprentices and Trainees
23 deduction categories
Australian Defence Force Members
34 deduction categories
Building and Construction Workers
30 deduction categories
Bus Drivers
29 deduction categories
Call Centre Operators
24 deduction categories
Cleaners
26 deduction categories
Community Support Workers
31 deduction categories
Doctors and Medical Professionals
32 deduction categories
Engineers
30 deduction categories
Factory Workers
27 deduction categories
Fire Fighters
30 deduction categories
Fitness and Sporting Industry
32 deduction categories
Flight Crew
36 deduction categories
Gaming Attendants
22 deduction categories
Guards and Security Workers
29 deduction categories
Hairdressers and Beauty Professionals
27 deduction categories
Hospitality Industry Workers
27 deduction categories
IT Professionals
25 deduction categories
Lawyers
38 deduction categories
Meat Workers
24 deduction categories
Media Professionals
33 deduction categories
Mining Industry Workers
27 deduction categories
Nurses and Midwives
33 deduction categories
Office Workers
27 deduction categories
Performing Artists
36 deduction categories
Police Officers
44 deduction categories
Real Estate Employees
33 deduction categories
Retail Industry Workers
26 deduction categories
Sales and Marketing Managers
25 deduction categories
Teachers and Education Professionals
38 deduction categories
Tradesperson (Electrician, Plumber, etc.)
30 deduction categories
Train Drivers
29 deduction categories
Truck Drivers
34 deduction categories
Common Deductions Most Workers Can Claim
Regardless of your occupation, these are the deductions most Australians overlook:
| Deduction | What you can claim | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Working from home | 67c per hour for electricity, internet, phone | Keep a timesheet or diary of hours worked from home |
| Car expenses | 85c/km (max 5,000 km) or logbook method | Driving between two workplaces counts — commuting doesn't |
| Uniform & clothing | Compulsory uniforms, protective clothing, occupation-specific | Plain clothes (even if required) generally can't be claimed |
| Self-education | Courses directly related to your current job | Can't claim courses for a new career or first qualification |
| Tools & equipment | Items up to $300 instant deduction; over $300 depreciate | Laptops, phones — claim the work-use percentage only |
Disclaimer
This information is sourced from the Australian Taxation Office and is for general guidance only. Always consult a registered tax agent for advice specific to your situation.