Can I claim tools and equipment on tax?
Work-related tools and equipment are often deductible, subject to cost and use rules.
General guidance for Australian tax deductions only, not personal tax advice.
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See my work deduction areasWhen tools and equipment may be claimable
- Item is used to earn your income.
- Claim method aligns with item cost and tax rules.
- Private use is excluded or apportioned.
When it is usually not claimable
- Private-use component is not claimable.
Records to keep
- Receipt
- Usage or work relevance evidence
Quick answer
Usually claimable. Whether you can claim tools and equipment usually comes down to work-related use, whether you paid for it yourself, whether any private portion is excluded, and whether you can support the claim with records.
Verify with current ATO guidance
Deductly guide last reviewed: 2026-04-16
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