Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Ministers of Religion
A Minister of Religion is a person authorised by a church, or other religious organisation, to perform religious and spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faiths.
Employment Profile
- Average weekly pay: $1,072.80
- Employment size: 23,100
- Future growth: Moderate
- Skill level: Bachelor Degree or Higher
Typical tax deductions include:
- Motor vehicle travel visiting parishioners and attending training courses.
- Phone and internet – work %.
- Professional seminars, courses, conferences and workshops.
- Resource books including concordance, theological dictionaries, religious books and publications.
- Self-education courses related to the current job.
- Home office running expenses.
- Clothing – vestments, robes, and uniforms that are not usually worn outside of ministry duties.
- Overnight travel expenses visiting parishioners, or attending different workplaces – includes airfares, meals and accommodation.
- Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.
Tax Strategies we can assist you with.
- 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
- Overnight travel expenses
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