TRUCK DRIVERS
SIMPLE TAX DEDUCTIONS TRUCK DRIVERS SHOULDN'T MISS
Air Freshener
Armor-All
Broom/Dustpan
Hand Sanitizer
Paper Towels
Portable Vacuum
Trash Bags
Window Cleaner
Disinfectant
Antenna
CB Radio/Repair
Cellular Phone
Bluetooth
Wireless Fees
Power Boosters
Power Cords
Map Lamp
Circuit Tester
Map Updates
GPS Unit
Boots
Hard Hat
Rain Gear
Safety Glasses
Thermals
Gloves
Hangers
Laundry Bag
Laundry Soap
Uniforms
Alterations
Copy / Fax Fees
Parking Fees
Tolls
Buffer
Crowbar
Duct Tape
Electrical Tape
Flashlights
Hammer
Pliers
Screwdrivers
Tire Iron
Wrenches
Other Small Tools
Bedding
Cab Curtains
Coffee Maker
Lap Desk
Refrigerator
Tupperware
Storage Bins
Thermos Bottle
First Aid Supplies
Maps
Clipboard
Liquid Paper
White Out
Logbooks
Logbook Covers
Notebook Paper
Pens
Pencils
Stapler
Calculator
Bunge Cords
Load Chains
Load Bars
Loan Straps
Locks
Wide Load Flags
Keep a record of:
Where/How Much
Annual Days Away
Kilometers to/from depot
NOTE: If you have been reimbursed by your employer you can not claim this.
INTERSTATE PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVERS
A list of things that need to be kept for claiming deductions each year:
(1) All Meal Receipts – if you take precooked food, please keep the shopping dockets. (Even better is to separate the shopping and pay separately.)
(2) Keep an exercise book for meals / snacks that are under $10 as well as each time you pay for washing / drying of clothes at Truck Stops.
(3) All receipts in relation to work clothes / safety gear / sunglasses / sunscreen and wide brim hats.
(4) All receipts in relation to loose tools / repairs and maintenance on the truck including Truck Wash ( that has NOT been reimbursed by the employer)
(5) Bedding – Travel bags / sheets / donnas / pillows / towels etc. – 1 set per year.
(6) Fridges / stoves / microwaves / containers for food etc.
(7) GPS’s / Bluetooth equipment / mobile phone bills / internet bills / laptops / tablets and accessories (all items over $300 must be depreciated therefore will require full amounts and date purchased).
(8) Must keep ALL Log Books.
(9) Travel book for kilometers – for motor vehicle – carrying tools /
bedding / food etc. to and from the Truck each week.
(10) Any other receipts that you are not sure on, we can check them at the end of the financial year.
WHAT TO BRING AT TAX TIME
(1) Any PAYG Summaries
(2) Bank Interest
(3) Share Dividends
(4) Rental Property Information (including Land / Water Rates / Insurance / Loan Interest / Repairs and Maintenance Receipts).
(5) Any other Income Investments
(6) Receipts for any deductions (Log Books for travel).