The following information is provided as a convenience and has been sourced from the Australian Tax Offive website. Any links below will open in a new window on the ATO website.

Occupation and industry specific guides

Below you will find a list of occupations and guides that allow you to work out the what income and allowances you can declare nd the work-related expenses you can claim as a deduction.

To make a claim or deduction for work-related expenses according to the ATO:

You must have spent the money and you were not reimbursed for this money
The expense must directly relate to earning your income
You must have a record to prove it (ideally a receipt).

List of occupations

Note: The list of occupations below are hyperlinked to the ATO website where you can look at the options you may have to claim a deduction. These ATO pages provide the latest information and represent a great way to self educate yourself on any possible deductions you may be entitled to. Where applicable we have added a link to occupational specific PDF that is provided by the ATO.

Adult Industry Workers Link to ATO possible areas for deductions

Agricultural workers Link to a PDF of potential deductions

Australian Defence Force Members Link to a PDF of potential deductions

Building and construction employees Link to a PDF of potential deductions

Bus drivers Link to a PDF of potential deductions

Call Centre Operators Link to a PDF of potential deductions

Cleaners Link to a PDF of potential deductions

Community workers and directs carers Link to a PDF of potential deductions

Doctor, specialist or other medical professional Link to a PDF of potential deductions

Engineers Link to a PDF of potential deductions

Factory workers Link to a PDF of potential deductions

Fire Fighters Link to a PDF of potential deductions