Tax deductions for interior designers

Interior designers plan, design, detail and supervise construction of building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning, and factors that enhance living and working environments.

Employment Profile

Average weekly pay:         $1,019 
Employment size:              15,200  
Future growth:                   Very 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. 
• Phone and internet – work %.  
• Home office occupancy expenses if required by the employer to work from home – includes rent, mortgage interest, rates, insurance, etc.   
• Computers, tools and equipment – includes cameras, video recorders, and laptops.  
• Referral commission and expenses. 
• Handbags, briefcases and satchels. 
• Overnight travel expenses visiting clients or for training/conferences – includes airfares, meals and accommodation.  
• 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.

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