Tax deductions for carpenters and joiners

Carpenters and joiners construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials.

Employment Profile

Average weekly pay:     $1,000
Employment size:          118,800  
Future growth:               Stable                  
Skill level                        Certificate III or IV

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 equipment.

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

• Computers, tools and equipment.

• Phone and internet – work %.

• Dogs, when used at work sites to guard tools against theft. The purchase cost of the dog and training fees are not deductible as they are capital costs. In contrast, vet bills and pet food bills may qualify as a tax deduction.

• Overnight travel expenses attending different workplaces – including meals and accommodation.

• Protective clothing including sun-protection clothing, safety-coloured vests, steel-capped boots, gloves, overalls,and wet weather gear.

• Overtime meals – if overtime meal allowance received under an industrial award.

• Sun protection costs including sunglasses and sunscreen.

• Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.

• Courses, seminars and self-education expenses.

• Home office running expenses.

Tax Strategies we can assist you with.

Self education expenses
Sunglasses, sunscreens and cosmetics
Computers, tools, equipment and other assets
Protective clothing
Logbook for motor vehicles
Tax deductible dogs
Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions
Phone and internet
Home office running expenses
Overnight travel expenses