Tax Deductions for Café and Restaurant Workers

August 3, 2021

Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Café and Restaurant Workers

Cafe and restaurant workers prepare, sell and serve food and beverages for consumption on the premises.

Employment Profile

  • Average weekly pay: $920
  • Employment size: 102,915
  • Future growth: Very strong
  • Skill level: High school or Certificate I

Typical tax deductions include:

  • Motor vehicle travel between two workplaces, or two jobs, travel picking up goods or attending training.
  • Phone and internet  – work %.
  • Training courses e.g. barista course, first aid.
  • Cost of making up till or bar shortages.
  • Journals, magazines and books that have content connected to work in the hospitality industry – e.g. Good Food Guide, Top 100 Wines.
  • Computers, tools and equipment.
  • Overtime meal expenses  – if paid an overtime meal allowance under an award or industrial agreement.
  • Compulsory work uniform branded with the employers logo.
  • Protective footwear, gloves, and clothing.
  • Self-education expenses related to current income earning activities.
  • Home office running expenses.
  • Overnight travel expenses.

Non-deductible expenses:

  • Grooming including hairdressing, cosmetics, hair and skin care products.
  • Cost of meals eaten during the workday.
  • Conventional clothing such as plain white shirt and black trousers.

Tax Strategies we can assist you with.

  • Overtime meal expenses
  • Self education expenses
  • Computers, tools, equipment and other assets
  • Compulsory work uniform
  • Phone and internet
  • Motor vehicle expenses: cents per km method
  • Home office running expenses
  • Overnight travel expenses

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