Tax Deductions for Bookkeepers

Average weekly pay:          $1,000 
Employment size:              107,700  
Future growth:                    Decline      
Skill level                               Certificate II or III

Bookkeepers maintain and evaluate records of financial transactions in account books and computerised accounting systems.

Typical tax deductions include:

• Cost of travel between offices and attending training courses.
• Percentage of home occupancy costs if working from home (due to the employer not providing an office workspace). Include rent, interest, rates, insurance, etc.
• Briefcases, handbag, man-bag or work bags.
• Professional seminars, courses, conferences and workshops.
• Reference books, technical journals and trade magazines related to work as an accountant. 
• Computer depreciation, interest and repairs. 
• Phone calls and internet (Work portion only). 
• Self-education courses related to the current job.
• Home office heating, cooling, lighting and cleaning costs
• Professional memberships – e.g. CPA, IPA, CA, etc.

Non-deductible expenses:

• Cost of business lunches (even if discussing business matters).