Tax deductions 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maintain, implement and deliver systems for keeping, updating, accessing and preserving records, files, information, historical documents and artefacts.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:          $1,595 
Employment size:               7,000  
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