Tax Deductions for Waiters

• Greeting customers and presenting them with menus and drinks lists.
• Taking orders and relaying them to kitchen and bar staff.
• Serving food and drinks and clearing tables.
• Recommending wines, opening bottles and pouring drinks.
• Collecting payment from customers.

Typical tax deductions:

• Journals, magazines and books that have content connected to your work in the hospitality industry. I.e. Good Food Guide, Top 100 Wines. 
• Depreciation on computers and professional libraries.
• Renewal fees for your special employee or gaming licence.  
• Overtime meal expenses.
• Uniforms that have the company logo and forms part of the compulsory uniform.
• Protective footwear, gloves, and clothing.
• First aid courses.
• Cost of travel between two workplaces, or two jobs.
• Training courses.
• Cost of making up till or bar shortages.
• Mobile phone and internet costs (Work related portion only).
• Self-education expenses related to current income earning activities.

Non-deductible expenses:

• Grooming including hairdressing, cosmetics, hair and skin care products.
• The initial cost of getting your gaming licence.  
• Cost of meals eaten during the workday.
• Conventional clothing such as plain white shirt and black trousers.