I have not been able to find the answer to this questions.
I am required to travel for work and have recently been diagnosed with sleep apnoea. Given that travel is a requirement of my role, can I claim a travel sleep apnoea machine as a deduction? There is a direct link between the equipment and my work requirements.
Thanks
"There is a direct link between the equipment and my work requirements."
You will need to explain how this is so. This expense is not a travel expense. Expenses for a medical condition are usually a private expense and are not directly related to earning income.
From ATO on equipment expenses
"To claim a deduction for tools and equipment expenses you must:
Tools and equipment to perform your work | Australian Taxation Office
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