Tax deductions for occupational therapists

Occupational therapists provide therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations.

Employment Profile

Average weekly pay:          $1,247 
Employment size:               16,700  
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 work-related medical equipment. 
• Motor vehicle travel between hospitals, clinics, and visiting patients. 
• Phone and internet – work %. 
• Overnight travel expenses attending medical conferences, seminars, and training courses – includes airfares, accommodation, meals, and incidentals.  
• Compulsory work uniform branded with the employers logo.   
• Overtime meals – if paid a meal allowance under an Industrial Award. 
• Self-education expenses -must be related to current job.  
• Magazines, books and journals related to health and medicine.  
• Agency commissions and agency fees. 
• Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.  
• Computers, tools and equipment – includes iPad, laptop, stethoscope, etc.   
• Home office running expenses. 
• Handbags, briefcases and satchels.

Non-deductible expenses:

• Upfront fees, joining fees or search fees paid to an agency. 
• Vaccinations.

Tax Strategies we can assist you with.

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