Tax Deductions for Forklift Drivers

October 29, 2022

Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Forklift Drivers

Forklift Drivers operate forklifts to move bulk materials, containers, crates, palletised goods, cartons and bales.

Employment Profile

  • Average weekly pay: $1,150
  • Employment size: 60,900
  • Future growth: Stable
  • Skill level: Certificate II or III

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.
  • Computers, tools and equipment.
  • Phone and internet – work %.
  • Overnight travel expenses attending different workplaces and for training – includes airfares, meals and accommodation.
  • Protective clothing including sun-protection, safety-coloured vests, steel-capped boots, overalls, and wet weather gear.
  • Overtime meals – if overtime meal allowance received under an industrial award.
  • Sun protection costs including sunglasses, sunscreen and cosmetics.
  • Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.
  • Courses, seminars and self-education expenses.
  • Home office running expenses.
  • Compulsory work uniform branded with the employers logo.

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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