Classroom resources you buy yourself
Materials and supplies you buy for your class and aren't reimbursed for — books, stationery, art supplies, prizes and teaching aids — are commonly claimable.
Keep the receipts; small amounts add up quickly across a school year.
Self-education & professional development
PD, conferences and courses that maintain or improve your current teaching skills are deductible, along with related textbooks, resources and travel. Registration and union or association fees are also commonly claimed.
Excursions, camps & travel
Travel to supervise excursions, camps and sporting events, and travel between different schools or campuses in a day, can be claimable. Your ordinary commute to your usual school isn't.
Working from home & devices
Marking, planning and preparing lessons from home lets you claim home-office running costs for those hours. The work-use portion of a laptop, tablet or other devices used for teaching can also be claimed.
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Frequently asked
Can I claim classroom supplies I paid for?
Yes — resources and materials you buy for your class and aren't reimbursed for are commonly deductible. Keep the receipts.
Can I claim excursion and camp travel?
Travel to supervise school excursions, camps and events is generally claimable, as is travel between campuses. Your normal commute isn't.
Can I claim marking done at home?
Yes — hours spent marking and preparing at home let you claim home-office running costs. Keep a record of those hours.
Can I claim a laptop?
The work-use portion is claimable. Under $300 is usually claimed in full; more expensive devices are claimed over their effective life.
This guide is general information only and does not take your personal circumstances into account, so it isn't tax advice. CFM Group is a referral service that connects you with an independent registered Australian tax agent who reviews and lodges your return. Always confirm your own situation with the ATO or your tax agent.