Tax Deductions for Slaughterers

December 30, 2022

Best Tax Deductions to Claim for Slaughterers

Slaughterers trim and cut meat from bones, sides and carcasses, and slaughter livestock in abattoirs.

Employment Profile

  • Average weekly pay: $1,439.80
  • Employment size: 11,655
  • 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.
  • Motor vehicle travel between job sites, to pick up materials, or attend training courses.
  • Phone and internet – work %.
  • Dogs, when used for work purposes – the vet bills and pet food bills may qualify as a tax deduction.
  • Protective clothing including safety-coloured vests, steel-capped boots, gloves, and overalls.
  • Compulsory work uniform branded with the employers logo.
  • Sun protection costs including sunglasses, sunscreen and cosmetics.
  • Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.
  • Courses, seminars and self-education expenses.
  • Computers, tools and equipment.
  • Home office running expenses.
  • Overnight travel expenses attending different workplaces or for training purposes – includes airfares, accommodation and meals.

Tax Strategies we can assist you with.

  • Self-education expenses
  • Sunglasses, sunscreens and cosmetics
  • Computers, tools, equipment and other assets
  • Protective clothing
  • Tax deductible dogs
  • Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions
  • Phone and internet
  • Motor vehicle expenses: cents per km method
  • Home office running expenses
  • Overnight travel expenses

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