Would I be able to deduct the cost of doc Martin shoes as protective clothing. I work in furniture retail with a lot of time spent in the warehouse moving heavy boxes of furniture. The doc Martin boots have a reinforced toe box (not steel but reinforced leather). Steel toes would not work in my environment as I have to walk and change directions quickly and steel would result in bruises on my toes due to the pace I have to keep. Does this satisfy the requirement for protective clothing? I do often drop heavy things on my feet and the shoes do protect me.
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Best to ask a tax agent or ATO's technical advice
Very likely it's a no
"You can’t claim a deduction for buying, hiring, repairing or cleaning conventional clothing you buy for work"
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