Guard & security employee 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
- Compulsory uniforms.
- Protective equipment (torches, batons if personally purchased).
- Security licence fees (state licence).
- First aid certificate.
- Self-education.
- Union fees.
What you cannot claim
- Home to work.
- Plain clothing.
- Personal items.
Records you need to keep
Licence renewal notices, receipts. 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?
Licence renewal notices, receipts. Keep them for five years from when you lodge.
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