Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics assemble, install, and repair industrial, commercial and domestic air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Employment Profile
- Average weekly pay: $1,725
- Employment size: 28,035
- Future growth: Moderate
- 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 attend training courses.
- Phone and internet – work %.
- Dogs, when used at work-sites to guard the 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.
- Protective clothing including safety-coloured vests, steel-capped boots, gloves, and overalls.
- Compulsory work uniform branded branded with the employer’s logo.
- Sun protection costs including sunglasses & sunscreens.
- Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.
- Courses, seminars and self-education expenses.
- Computers, tools and equipment.
- Home office running expenses.
- Overnight travel expenses visiting clients or attending different workplaces.
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
- Logbook for motor vehicles
- Tax deductible dogs
- Phone and internet
- Home office running expenses
- Overnight travel expenses
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