Caught a snippet on the news today, where Mr Morrison said these Tests were Tax Deductible, is that right?
I've not bought many, just for myself & my parents in case we need to use them, but it was still $100+ that being on a low wage is a lot to be out of pocket.
Can anybody advise if this is legit?
Hi @heybabe1371
We've updated this thread as this legislation has now passed in parliament.
You can now claim to costs of taking COVID-19 tests in some circumstances. We've updated information on our website with the criteria you need to meet in order to claim deductions for your tests.
Reach out if you have any questions!
Hi @heybabe1371
Yep, you can now claim to costs of taking COVID-19 tests in some circumstances. We've updated information on our website with the criteria you need to meet in order to claim deductions for your tests.
Let us know if you have any questions.
I too would love to know more about this.
FYI the PM's words were (from news.com.au's transcription):
... Prime Minister Scott Morrison has again ruled out making rapid antigen Covid tests free when he appeared on Sunrise on Monday morning.
“We already make them free to everyone who is required to have one,” Mr Morrison told Sunrise on Monday.
“They are also tax deductible."
“We are now at this stage of the pandemic we just cannot make everything free because when someone tells you they will make something free, someone will always pay for it, and it is going to be you.”
Hi @knaresbrom,
It sounds like its going to be a hot topic! If you click on the save button at the top of the thread you will get any updates that we post. As soon as we have some information we will let you know.
Hi Kylie,
Can the ATO provide urgent clarification of the Prime Minister's statement of 3/1/2022 that RAT's are tax deductible?
The current ATO published guidelines say RAT's are only tax deductible in work related circumstances as per normal tax law.
If PM Morrison has negotiated special arrangements with the tax commissioner these arrangements should be publicised as soon as possible.
People are needing to make these important spending decisions right now and they also need to know if they require proof of purchase receipts for the tax deduction.
The ATO must verify Morrison's public claim or provide guidance.
Hi @heybabe1371
We've updated this thread as this legislation has now passed in parliament.
You can now claim to costs of taking COVID-19 tests in some circumstances. We've updated information on our website with the criteria you need to meet in order to claim deductions for your tests.
Reach out if you have any questions!
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