Tax deductions for chiropractors and osteopaths

Chiropractors and osteopaths diagnose, advise and treat physiological and mechanical disorders of the locomotor system and tissue strain, stress and dysfunction that impede normal neural, vascular and biochemical mechanisms.

Employment Profile

Average weekly pay:     $1,420
Employment size:          7,800  
Future growth:               Very Strong                       
Skill level                         Bachelor degree or higher

Typical tax deductions include:

• Motor vehicle travel to and from work if employed by agencies with shifting places of work, or required to transport bulky work-related medical equipment.

• Motor vehicle travel between hospitals, clinics, and visiting patients.

• Phone and internet – work %.

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

• Compulsory work uniform branded with the employers logo.

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

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

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

• Agency commissions and agency fees.

• Annual practising certificate fees, association or union fees.

• Computers, tools and equipment.

• Handbags, briefcases and satchels.

• Home office running expenses.

Non-deductible expenses:

• Upfront fees, joining fees or search fees paid to an agency.

•  Vaccinations.

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
Handbags, briefcases and satchels
Overnight travel expenses