Agricultural worker tax deductions: what you can claim
What you can claim, what you cannot, and the records the ATO expects. Written in plain English and updated for the 2025–26 financial year.
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What you can claim
- Protective clothing (boots, gloves, hat, sunscreen).
- Tools of trade.
- Vehicle — logbook if own vehicle used for farm duties.
- Union fees.
- Self-education.
What you cannot claim
- Home to farm.
- Personal clothing.
Records you need to keep
Receipts, logbook. A claim without a receipt or tax invoice behind it is a claim you may have to repay if the ATO asks.
Common questions
What records do I need to keep?
Receipts, logbook. Keep them for five years from when you lodge.
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