The cost of buying meals when you work overtime, provided you have been paid an allowance by your employer

The cost of parking, tolls, taxis and public transport if you are required to travel to attend meeting, training courses, pick up materials, driving between job sites (if you need to stay away overnight you can also claim for the cost of all meals and accommodations)

The cost of using your own car for work-related activities – such as attending court, picking up clients

The cost of buying compulsory uniforms – uniforms should have the logo of the business on it to ensure it is tax deductible, including wigs worn by lawyers for appearance in court

The cost of laundry, dry cleaning or repairs the uniforms is tax deductible

The cost of work-related training courses such as first aid training, equipment training, occupational health and safety which are not run by a University or TAFE, Deductions include course fees, books, stationary, internet connection, phone calls, tools and equipment and travelling to and from the course.

The cost of self-education courses if related to current income earning activities which are run by a University or TAFE (not including HECS/HELP fees). If you are studying, you can claim for the costs of books, stationary, equipment and travel required for the course.

The cost of insuring the tools and equipment – to the extent that you use it for work-related activities.

The cost of buying and repairing equipment, tools and supplies used at work including calculator, electronic organizer, stationary, laptop computer, software and briefcase

The cost of maintaining a home office if you are required to complete work at home (you should keep a diary recording how many hours per week you spend working from home)

The cost of license and certificates renewal

Licenses and certificates renew cost, like Annual Practicing Certificates.

The cost of work-related magazine, journals, books, conference and seminars

The cost of technical and professional publications, like Supreme Court library fees

The cost of union/professional association levies fee, membership fees

The annual membership cost of the Australian Lawyer Alliance association. But this does not include the initial joining fees.

The cost of tax-related expenses

You can claim for the fees for preparing tax return, giving tax-related advices, preparing object or appeal against an assessment.