Flight attendant 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"Uniforms and laundry ($1 per load), grooming required by employer, self-education, union fees. Scan the receipt the day you get it and June takes care of itself."
What you can claim
- Uniforms purchased (not employer-supplied).
- Laundry — $1 per load for uniforms up to $150 without receipts, over $150 need receipts.
- Grooming only if specifically required by employer policy (rare).
- Self-education.
- Union fees.
What you cannot claim
- Ordinary clothing.
- Personal grooming products.
- Meals not required by overnight duty.
Records you need to keep
Payslips showing uniform allowance, laundry diary if over $150. 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?
Payslips showing uniform allowance, laundry diary if over $150. Keep them for five years from when you lodge.
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