The following videos, supplied by the ATO, can help your clients understand the basic rules before making a claim for certain work-related expenses. Work-related expenses: ATO guidance videos, and occupational guidelines.
Claiming a computer, phone or other electronic device as a work-related expense If you are an employee and required to use your computer, phone or other electronic device for work purposes, you may be able to claim a deduction for your costs. There are rules you need to check and records you need to keep. (The following video is just over one minute long.)
Transporting bulky tools and equipment Tax information is available if you are an employee who needs to transport bulky tools and equipment between your home and work. There are rules that you need to check and records you need to keep to be able to successfully claim a tax deduction. (Just under one minute.)
Overnight work-related expenses If you are an employee and you travel for work and stay away overnight, you may be able to claim a deduction for your costs. As with all such claims, there are rules that you need to check and records you need to keep. (One minute 20 seconds.)
Get your deductions right If you are an employee, you may be able to claim some tax deductions for some expenses and costs related to doing your job. But once again, there are rules that you need to check and records you need to keep. (One minute.)
Deductions for specific industries and occupations Your client may be able to claim deductions for expenses that directly relate to their work as an employee. The following guides for specific industries and occupations may help them correctly claim the work-related expenses they are entitled to.
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