Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Sales/Shop Assistants
Sales/Shop Assistants sell goods and services, such as food, clothing, hardware, household appliances, office supplies and cosmetics, in retail and wholesale establishments.
Employment Profile
- Average weekly pay: $977.50
- Employment size: 528,570
- Future growth: Moderate
- Skill level: High School or Certificate I
Typical tax deductions include:
- Motor vehicle travel between two workplaces (shops), or two jobs, or for training purposes.
- Phone and internet – work %.
- Computers, tools and equipment.
- Journals, magazines and books that have content connected to work in the sales industry.
- Overtime meal expenses – if a meal allowance was received under an industrial award.
- Compulsory work uniform branded with the employers logo.
- Training courses – e.g. sales course.
- Cost of making up till shortages.
- Self-education expenses related to current income earning activities.
- Home office running expenses.
- Handbags, briefcases, and satchels.
Professional memberships.
Non-deductible expenses:
- Grooming including hairdressing, cosmetics, hair and skin care products.
- Cost of meals eaten during the workday.
- Conventional clothing – even if the employer makes it compulsory.
Tax Strategies we can assist you with.
- Overtime meal expenses
- Self-education expenses
- Computers, tools, equipment and other assets
- Compulsory work uniform
- 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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