Tax time has arrived! Here is everything you need to know on what you can and can't claim. 9News READ MORE:
pressures still biting household budgets, you're probably looking to claim as much as possible to get an extra buck back.READ MORE:
"They need you to know specifically how many days you're working, what part of the house gets used," McLean said.You can claim occupation-specific clothing – for example, a judge's robe. You're able to claim transport expenses when travelling from your place of work to another place of work, for example meeting with a client, a work conference or going between jobs.
McLean said some of the strangest things people have tried to claim include a man wanting to claim his daughter's wedding after "all the tax he's paid in his life".And a waitress even wanted to claim breast enhancement surgery.Aside from these quirky attempts, the ATO is pretty clear in what you can and can't claim.
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