Tax deductions for chemists and food and wine scientists

Chemists and food and wine scientists develop and monitor chemical processes and production, develop new food products, and plan and coordinate the production of wine and spirits.

Employment Profile

Average weekly pay:     $1,669
Employment size:          9,200  
Future growth:               Strong   
Skill level                        Bachelor degree or higher

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 attending training courses.

• Overnight travel expenses attending different workplaces or for training – includes airfares, meals and accommodation.

• Phone and internet – work %.

• Sun protection costs including sunglasses and sunscreens.

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

• Compulsory work uniform branded with the employers logo.

• Renewal fees for machinery operating licences.

• Courses, seminars and self-education expenses.

• Computers, tools and equipment.

• Unions fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.

• 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
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