Starting in the 2025–26 financial year, the ATO has introduced a simplified way to claim work-related expenses. You now face a choice between two paths: The $1,000 "Fast Claim" (Standard Deduction) and Itemising (Actual Expenses).
The Australian Government has introduced a $1,000 standard tax deduction for work-related expenses. This change is designed to simplify tax time. But hold on! It isn't a "free $1,000 bonus."
