Taxi Drivers

Average weekly pay:        $950  
Employment size:             54,900  
Future growth:                   Very Strong     
Skill level                              Certificate II or III 

Taxi drivers drive motor cars to transport passengers to destinations.

Typical tax deductions include:

• Motor vehicle travel between work sites or for training purposes.  
• Taxi operating costs including interest, lease payments, depreciation, repairs, fuel, cleaning and insurance. 
• Computers, tools and equipment – includes fridge, GPS, and vehicle maintenance tools.   
• Consumables for passengers including drinks, sweets, newspapers, and magazines. 
• Union fees, licences, registrations and subscriptions.  
• Phone and internet – work %.  
• Medical checkup and drug testing fees. 
• Compulsory work uniform branded with the employer’s logo.   
• Courses, seminars and self-education expenses.    
• Client gifts brought for work purposes as entitled to receive commission income – includes gift vouchers, bottle of wine, flowers, hamper, etc.
• Home office running expenses. 

Non-deductible expenses: 

• Speeding and parking fines.  
• Taxi driving course.