Tax Deductions for Plasterers

November 12, 2022

Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Plasterers

Plasterers apply and fix plasterboard partitions, suspended ceilings, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings to buildings, and apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster.

Employment Profile

  • Average weekly pay: $1,150
  • Employment size: 36,645
  • Future growth: Strong
  • 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 attend training courses.
  • Computers, tools and equipment.
  • Phone and internet – work %.
  • Dogs, when used at worksites to guard tools against theft. The vet bills and pet food bills may qualify as a tax deduction.
  • Overnight travel expenses visiting clients or attending different workplaces – includes meals and accommodation.
  • Protective clothing including sun-protection, 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, sunscreen and cosmetics.
  • 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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