Tax deductions guide
Tiler Tax Deductions Australia 2025-26
Tilers often buy specialist cutting tools, PPE, kneeling protection, materials, and vehicle gear. This page helps capture common claims. It is written for tilers and wall and floor tiling apprentices and is designed to work with the free TradieCalc.au tax calculator.
Open the free tradie tax calculatorCommon deductions to check
- Tile cutters, grinders, levels, trowels, spacers, buckets, mixers, knee pads, blades, and tool repairs.
- Safety boots, gloves, eye protection, masks, hi-vis, hearing protection, and sunscreen.
- Materials, adhesives, grout, subcontractors, equipment hire, and insurance for ABN contractors.
- Site-to-site travel, parking, tolls, and vehicle expenses where records are kept.
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
- Supplier receipts and job invoices.
- Photos or diary notes for work-use equipment.
- Vehicle logbook or client address diary.
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 private bathroom renovation materials.
- Not separating employee tool deductions from contractor business expenses.
- Missing small consumables bought across the year.
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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