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Tax Deductions for Carpenters and Joiners

Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Carpenters and Joiners

Carpenters and Joiners construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials.

Employment Profile

  • Average weekly pay: $1,150
  • Employment size: 124,740
  • Future growth: Stable
  • 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 for training courses.
  • Computers, tools and equipment.
  • Phone and internet – work %.
  • Dogs, when used at work sites to guard 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.
  • Overnight travel expenses attending different workplaces – including meals and accommodation.
  • Protective clothing including sun-protection clothing, safety-coloured vests, steel-capped boots, gloves, overalls,and wet weather gear.
  • Overtime meals – if overtime meal allowance received under an industrial award.
  • Sun protection costs including sunglasses and sunscreen.
  • Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.
  • 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
  • Logbook for motor vehicles
  • Tax deductible dogs

Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions

Phone and internet

Home office running expenses

Overnight travel expenses

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