Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Motor Vehicle Parts Salespersons
Motor Vehicle Parts Salespersons sell vehicle accessories and parts in retail and wholesale establishments.
Employment Profile
- Average weekly pay: $1,125.85
- Employment size: 43,890
- Future growth: Strong
- Skill level: Certificate II or III
Typical tax deductions include:
- Motor vehicle travel between workplaces, visiting clients or for training purposes.
- Phone and internet – work %.
- Client gifts bought for work purposes by salespersons who are entitled to receive commission income – includes a Christmas hamper, a bottle of whisky, wine, gift vouchers, flowers, etc.
- Computers, tools, and equipment.
- Handbags, briefcases, and satchels.
- Overnight travel expenses on sales trips or for training/conferences – includes airfares, meals and accommodation.
- Compulsory work uniform branded with the employers logo.
- Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.
- Work-related training courses – including first aid, OH&S, bookkeeping, sales techniques, customer service, merchandising, computer skills or management.
- Self-education expenses – includes course fees, books, stationery, equipment and travel.
Home office running costs.
Professional memberships.
Non-deductible expenses:
- Gifts – if earning a fixed income and not entitled to earn commission.
- Entertainment expenses including buying lunch for a client or business associate.
- Expenses incurred in attending social functions e.g. monthly sales representative networking breakfasts.
Tax Strategies we can assist you with.
- Self-education expenses
- Computers, tools, equipment and other assets
- Compulsory work uniform
- Gifts to clients, suppliers and contractors
- Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions
- Phone and internet
- Motor vehicle expenses: cents per km method
- Home office running expenses
- Handbags, briefcases and satchels
- Overnight travel expenses
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