Tax deductions for ambulance officers and paramedics

Ambulance officers and paramedics provide emergency health care and transport for injured, sick, infirmed and aged persons to medical facilities.

Employment Profile

Average weekly pay:          $1,700 
Employment size:               17,100  
Future growth:                    Very strong        
Skill level                              Associate degree or diploma

Typical tax deductions include:

• Motor vehicle travel to and from work if having either shifting workplaces (working at more than one site each day before returning home), or transporting bulky medical equipment.

• Motor vehicle travel between job sites, to pick up materials, or attend training courses.

• Overnight travel expenses attending medical conferences, seminars, and training courses – includes airfares, accommodation, meals, and incidentals.

• Compulsory work uniforms, non-slip shoes, safety glasses, gloves, aprons and lab coats.

• Overtime meals  – if paid a meal allowance under an Industrial Award.

• Phone and internet (work %).

• Home office running expenses.

• Self-education expenses  – must be related to the current job.

• Magazines, books and journals related to health and medicine.

• Annual practising certificate fees, nursing association or union fees.

• Computers, fob watches, stethoscope, etc.

• Handbags, briefcases & satchels.

Non-deductible expenses:

• Ordinary wristwatches.

• Vaccinations.

Tax Strategies we can assist you with.

Overtime meal expenses
Self education expenses
Computers, tools, equipment and other assets
Compulsory work uniform
Logbook for motor vehicles
Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions
Phone and internet
Home office running expenses
Handbags, briefcases and satchels
Overnight travel expenses