What Apprentices and Trainees can Claim at TAX TIME!

‘Nail’ your deductions this tax time!

Not sure what deductions you can claim as an apprentice? Well, great news! The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have shared some helpful tips and resources to make tax time easier.

‘Can I claim that?’

Check out the ATO’s tailored occupation guide for Apprentices. It helps explain which deductions you can and can’t claim this year, as well as the income you’ll need to declare, and the records you need to keep. Even better, the guide has also been translated into other languages.

Keeping your records

Your glovebox filing system is great, but there’s an easier way. Download the ATO app and use the myDeductions tool for a fast and easy way to store your receipts and keep track of your records!

The ATO app is also one of the best ways to track the progress and outcome of your tax return after you’ve lodged.

Best time to lodge?

The best time to lodge is from late July, when most of your information from employers, banks and health funds has been automatically included in your tax return. All you’ll need to do is check the pre-filled information is correct, add any income that’s missing, and claim your deductions!

Remember, most tax returns lodged online take about two weeks to be processed.

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2021 ATO Tax Guide for Tradies

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 tradies. Download the summary guide here.

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 apprentices can include: 

Car expenses
Clothing, and tools and equipment expenses
Self-education expenses

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

2021 ATO Tax Guide for Apprentices

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 apprentices. For helpful information on which expenses can and cannot be claimed at tax time, download this summary guide.

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 apprentices can include:

Car expenses
Clothing, and tools and equipment expenses
Self-education expenses

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