Tax deductions for beauty therapists

Beauty therapists provide skin analyses, facial therapies, skin-care treatments and body treatments (massage) to clients.

Employment Profile

Average weekly pay:          $650 
Employment size:               36,400  
Future growth:                    Very strong             
Skill level                             Certificate II or III

Typical tax deductions include:

• Motor vehicle travel to and from work if having either shifting places of work; or transporting bulky equipment.

• Motor vehicle travel between work locations, or for training purposes.

• Phone and internet – work %.

• Computers, mobile phones, calculators, electronic organisers, professional library, beauty therapist equipment, etc.

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

• Compulsory work uniform branded with the employers logo.

• Self-education courses. For example, Diploma of Beauty Therapy or Cert III in Nail Technology.

• Union fees, membership and professional association renewal fees.

• Overtime meals  -if paid a meal allowance under an industrial award.

• Magazines and books related to beauty treatments, sales, customer service, and management.

• Home office running expenses.

Non-deductible expenses:

• Grooming including hairdressing, cosmetics, hair and skin care products.

• Membership joining fees.

Tax Strategies we can assist you with.

Self education expenses
Computers, tools, equipment and other assets
Compulsory work uniform
Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions
Phone and internet
Motor vehicle expenses: cents per km method
Home office running expenses
Overnight travel expenses