Tax Deductions for Archivists, Curators and Records Managers

August 3, 2021

Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Archivists, Curators and Records Managers

Archivists, Curators and Records Managers develop, maintain, implement and deliver systems for keeping, updating, accessing and preserving records, files, information, historical documents and artefacts.

Employment Profile

  • Average weekly pay: $1,834.25
  • Employment size: 7,350
  • Future growth: Very 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 attend training courses.
  • Phone and internet – work %.
  • Overnight travel expenses attending 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.
  • Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.
  • Computers, tools and equipment.
  • Handbags, briefcases and satchels.
  • Home office running expenses.

Tax Strategies we can assist you with.

  • Overtime meal expenses
  • 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

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