Tax deductions guide
Plumber Tax Deductions Australia 2025-26
Plumbers can have high tool, vehicle, PPE, and licence costs. Use this guide to collect the right numbers before estimating your tax position. It is written for plumbers, gasfitters, drainers, and plumbing apprentices and is designed to work with the free TradieCalc.au tax calculator.
Open the free tradie tax calculatorCommon deductions to check
- Pipe cutters, press tools, inspection cameras, plungers, drain equipment, hand tools, torches, toolboxes, and tool repairs used for work.
- Protective boots, gloves, hi-vis, wet weather gear, hard hats, sunscreen, and other site safety items.
- Plumbing licence renewals, gas tickets, white card, confined space, working at heights, first aid, and union fees.
- Ute or van expenses, parking, tolls, and travel between job sites where records show the work connection.
What to enter in the calculator
| Calculator section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Tools and PPE | Work tools, protective equipment, replacement parts, and eligible clothing used to earn income. |
| Licences and tickets | Renewals, industry tickets, union fees, and work-related training connected to your current role. |
| Travel and vehicle | Site-to-site kilometres, parking, tolls, overnight travel, or logbook-based work vehicle expenses. |
| ABN contractor mode | Business income, materials, subcontractors, equipment hire, insurance, accounting, super, and PAYG instalments. |
Records to keep
- Receipts for tools, consumables, and repairs.
- Vehicle logbook or travel diary with job locations.
- Training and licence renewal invoices.
Keep records for long enough to support the claim if the ATO asks. Photos of receipts, bank records, supplier statements, and job diaries can all help explain the work connection.
Common mistakes
- Claiming all vehicle costs without a work-use percentage.
- Claiming ordinary clothes as protective clothing.
- Entering GST-inclusive and GST-exclusive ABN income inconsistently.
This guide is general information only. Deductions depend on your circumstances, employment type, and records. Speak with a registered tax agent for personal advice.
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