Teacher Tax Deductions

Author: Duncan Warnock CPA | May, 2025

If you work as a teacher then there are teacher specific as well as general tax deductions that you might be entitled to that you are not aware of. As a father of 2 school children I really admire the expertise, effort and patience of school teachers. I love to help teachers with their annual tax return to ensure they get the opportunity to claim all the tax deductions that you are entitled to.

5 examples of teacher tax deductions that you may be entitled to are:

1. Calculators & electronic organisers: A tax deduction is allowed for the work related portion of depreciation in relation to a calculator and/or electronic organiser.

2. Computer:  A tax deduction is allowed for the work related portion of depreciation in relation to a calculator and/or electronic organiser.

3. Union or professional association fees: A tax deduction is allowable for annul fees paid to unions and professional associations.

4. Teaching aids: A tax deduction is allowable for the cost of teaching aids to the extent they are used for work-related purposes

5. Professional Library: A tax deduction is allowable for depreciation of a professional library where the reference material content is directly relevant to the teaching activities.

In addition to the above examples a teacher may also be able claim expenses relating to the work related portion of self education, home office running expenses (work from home hours) , mobile phone use at school and professional publications amongst other things. 

For further assistance with the preparation of a Teacher Tax Return (or any other tax return), contact us to arrange a meeting with Duncan Warnock CPA from the Warnock Accounting Maribyrnong office.