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 – includes non-slip nurse’s shoes, stockings, vests and cardigans, aprons and lab coats.
• Overtime meals – if paid a meal allowance under an Industrial Award.
• Self-education expenses – must be related to the 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 fob watches, iPad, laptop, stethoscope, etc.
• Home office running expenses.
• Handbags, briefcases, and satchels.

Non-deductible expenses:

• Upfront fees, joining fees or search fees paid to a nursing agency.
• Ordinary wristwatches.