Tax Deductions for Motor Vehicle Salespersons

November 6, 2022

Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Motor Vehicle Salespersons

Motor Vehicle Salespersons sell motor vehicles, boats, caravans, and earthmoving equipment.

Employment Profile

  • Average weekly pay: $1,125.85
  • Employment size: 38,850
  • Future growth: Strong
  • 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 when visiting clients.
  • Motor vehicle travel between offices, 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.
  • Referral commission and expenses.
  • Handbags, briefcases and satchels.
  • Overnight travel expenses on sales trips or for training/conferences – includes airfares, accommodation and meals.
  • Compulsory work uniform branded with the employers logo.
  • Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.
  • Work-related training courses – includes 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.
  • Sunglasses, sunscreens and cosmetics.

Professional memberships.

Non-deductible expenses:

  • Advertising – if earning income from a fixed salary and not entitled to earn commission.
  • 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
  • Sunglasses, sunscreens and cosmetics
  • 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 expen

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