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Get $300 worth of tax deductible sun protective workwear and save your health. If you’re like 51% of tradies, you probably wore shorts and a t-shirt today, while being exposed to the harsh Australian sun for long periods outside. Hopefully you wore sunscreen. The best way to protect it, is to cover it. And if […]
Please note that the information in this article was based on trends from 2018 and may now be outdated.
Get $300 worth of tax-deductible sun-protective workwear and save your health.
If you’re like 51% of tradies, you probably wore shorts and a t-shirt today while being exposed to the harsh Australian sun for long periods outside. Hopefully, you wore sunscreen.
The best way to protect it is to cover it. And if your industry takes you outdoors for work, then you can probably claim up to $300 in sun-protection clothing, including sunglasses, sunscreen and hats. They really are just as important to your health and safety at work as safety boots or protective goggles.
To find out more about the deduction, speak to your account or see the ATO website.
If your work takes you outside more than the average worker, you also need to be more vigilant when it comes to monitoring your skin for changes. See the Cancer Council’s tips for what you should be doing.