Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Automotive Electricians
Automotive Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles.
Employment Profile
- Average weekly pay: $1,200.60
- Employment size: 7,035
- Future growth: Stable
- Skill level: Certificate III or IV
Typical tax deductions include:
- Motor vehicle travel to and from work if having either shifting places of work; or transporting bulky equipment/tools.
- Motor vehicle travel between work locations, or for training purposes.
- Computers, tools and equipment.
- Phone and internet – work %.
- Overnight travel expenses visiting clients or attending different workplaces – includes meals and accommodation.
- Protective clothing including safety-coloured vests, steel-capped boots, gloves, and overalls.
- Compulsory work uniform branded with the employer’s logo.
- Fees for renewing machinery operating licences and tickets, union fees, and subscriptions.
- Sun protection costs including sunglasses and sunscreens.
- Courses, seminars and self-education expenses.
- 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
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