Tax Deductions for Public Relations Professionals

November 12, 2022

Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Public Relations Professionals

Public Relations Professionals plan, develop, implement and evaluate information and communication strategies that create a positive view of organisations and their products/services.

Employment Profile

  • Average weekly pay: $1,475.30
  • Employment size: 26,985
  • Future growth: Strong
  • Skill level: Bachelor Degree or Higher

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.
  • Overnight travel expenses visiting clients or attending different workplaces – includes airfares, accommodation and meals.
  • Phone and internet – work %.
  • Home office occupancy expenses if required by the employer to work from home – includes a % of rent, mortgage interest, rates, insurance, etc.
  • Computers, tools and equipment.
  • Handbags, briefcases and satchels.
  • Home office running expenses.
  • 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.
  • Overseas conferences, courses and study tours.

Professional memberships.

Non-deductible expenses:

  • Entertainment expenses such as buying lunch for a client or business associate.
  • Expenses incurred in attending social functions e.g. monthly networking breakfasts.

Tax Strategies we can assist you with.

  • Self-education expenses
  • Overseas conferences, courses and study tours
  • Computers, tools, equipment and other assets
  • Compulsory work uniform
  • Logbook for motor vehicles
  • Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions
  • Phone and internet
  • Home office running expenses
  • Handbags, briefcases and satchels
  • Overnight travel expenses

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