Fire fighter 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.
Oscar says"Protective gear, uniforms, self-education, union fees, fitness equipment if required by employer. Scan the receipt the day you get it and June takes care of itself."
What you can claim
- Protective gear not employer-supplied.
- Uniforms.
- Self-education and training.
- Union fees.
- Fitness equipment/gym if required in writing by employer.
- First aid cert.
What you cannot claim
- Standard gym membership without employer requirement.
- Home to station.
- Plain clothing.
Records you need to keep
Employer requirement in writing for fitness, receipts, course docs. 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?
Employer requirement in writing for fitness, receipts, course docs. Keep them for five years from when you lodge.
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