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Ss7890(Initiate)Initiate
6 Feb 2025

Hi all, I'm new to the Australian tax system and would just like some clarification. I was an international student in Australia and had one source of income from working part time at a grocery store. The only work-related expense I can think of would be traveling to and from work in buses. Would that count as a deduction? If so, what should I upload into the system to prove or substantiate it? Additionally, do I have to claim that as a deduction, or can I just leave it be, since I did not spend that much on transport after the fares went down to 50 cents so it wouldn't matter a lot if I don't get that refunded. Appreciate your help!

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taxfriend(Superuser)Superuser
7 Feb 2025

You can't claim trips between your home and place of work unless you were travelling between stores between shifts.


If you had a company branded uniform you may like to look into Clothing, laundry and dry-cleaning expenses | Australian Taxation Office

Ss7890(Initiate)Initiate
7 Feb 2025

Oh I see thanks for the info! I did have a company branded uniform, how would I go about proving that I did laundry for it? I stayed in a student accomm which had their own online laundry system.


Same question as above, do I HAVE to claim deductions? Or can I file my tax return without them?

Ss7890(Initiate)Initiate
8 Feb 2025

@taxfriend Oh I see thanks for the info! I did have a company branded uniform, how would I go about proving that I did laundry for it? I stayed in a student accomm which had their own online laundry system.


Same question as above, do I HAVE to claim deductions? Or can I file my tax return without them?

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