TAX TIPS FOR DECLARING YOUR EXPENSE

A work related deduction is available for the following, provided you have receipts/documentations to substantiate the expenditure.

A deduction is allowable if the client can show that an expense was:

Outdoor workers who buy sunscreen lotion, sunglasses and hats for use at work
Scientific books, trade books, or journals necessary to fulfil your job function or related books to your work.
Travel expenses/cost of transport which is incidental to your job (mere travel between home and office will not be allowed). Travel from office to meet clients and/or authorized and travel that is described in your work duties can be claimable, provided necessary documentation is available.
If home is a place of business, deductions can be claimed on rent, house insurance, electricity, maintenance, pest control, depreciation, repairs, decoration, cleaning, internet & telephone on a prorate basis with respect to your business usage.
Expenses towards mobile phones and telephone used for making business calls, provided you keep receipts
Uniforms in the course of employment and if the work uniform is specific and identifiable to your organisation (such as chef’s checked pants) or protects you from injury, whilst you are at work and can even claim the maintenance costs such as laundry & dry cleaning.
Fees paid to a registered tax agent for preparation of your return from the previous year, amendments and all your tax matters are all deductible.
Donations to registered charities.