ATO Tax Time 2021 Agriculture Worker Resource Kit

It’s tax time! It pays to learn what work-related expenses you can claim

Do you know what you can and can’t claim during tax time? Lodging your tax return is easy with the ATO’s work-related expenses guide for agricultural workers.

When completing your tax return, you may be able to claim deductions for some work-related expenses.

To claim a work-related deduction:

• you must have spent the money yourself and weren’t reimbursed
• it must directly relate to earning your income
• you must have a record to prove it.

If the expense was for both work and private purposes, you can only claim a deduction for the work-related portion. Common deductions for agricultural workers can include:

• Vehicle expenses
• Licence, permit and card expenses
• Clothing, footwear and laundry expenses

Remember to report all income in your tax return and remove any portion of your expense that is not work-related.

For more information, or to download the guides available for specific occupations, visit http://www.ato.gov.au/occupation21