Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Prison Officers
Prison Officers supervise and control the activities of inmates in prisons and other correctional institutions.
Employment Profile
- Average weekly pay: $1,670.80
- Employment size: 25,725
- Future growth: Strong
- Skill level: Certificate II or III
Typical tax deductions include:
- Motor vehicle travel between different work sites (e.g. prisons), and for training purposes.
- Phone and internet – work %.
- Prison uniform, protective clothing and physical training clothing – if unique and distinctive to the Prison Department.
- Computers, tools and equipment – includes body armour, gauntlets, handcuffs, holders, pouches, and utility belts.
- Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.
- Home office running expenses.
- Sun protection costs including sunglasses, sunscreen, and cosmetics.
- Self-education expenses.
- Overnight travel expenses attending different workplaces or for training purposes – includes airfares, accommodation and meals.
Professional memberships.
Non-deductible expenses:
- Costs of maintaining guard dogs or installing security systems for the protection of prison officers and their families.
- Gym fees to maintain personal fitness.
- Haircuts, grooming, weight loss programs or supplies – even though the prison department has specific regulations.
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
Click here to see Tax Calculator for Prison Officers.
