What can FIFO workers claim on tax?

Plenty — protective gear like steel-caps, hi-vis and safety glasses, tools and equipment you supply yourself, tickets and licences, self-education, union or association fees, and work phone use. The rule is you paid for it, it relates to earning your income, and you weren't reimbursed. We go through it line by line so nothing's missed.

Can I claim my flights or travel to site?

It depends on your situation. Travel from home to your normal work point generally isn't deductible, even for FIFO — but travel between different site locations often can be. The rules are fiddly and easy to get wrong, so we'll look at your rosters and how you're set up and tell you exactly where you stand.

How much does a FIFO or mining tax return cost?

A fixed price, told to you up front — no surprise bill. It depends on how much is going on in your return. Grab an estimate on our pricing page or book a quick chat and we'll quote you properly.

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Tax Deductions for FIFO & Mining Workers in Bendigo

FIFO, miner, driller, rigger — based around Bendigo or regional Vic but flying out to site? You spend real money to earn that pay packet. We make sure you claim every dollar you’re owed and lodge the lot without the headache.

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FIFO pay and FIFO deductions are their own beast

Working away has its own rhythm — long swings, big rosters, gear you buy yourself and a pay slip that looks nothing like a nine-to-fiver’s. That means your deductions don’t work like everyone else’s either. Plenty of FIFO and mining workers around Bendigo overpay simply because their accountant doesn’t understand the setup. We do — we get the rosters, so you get back what you’re owed without waving a red flag at the ATO.

What FIFO & mining workers can usually claim

Protective clothing — steel-caps, hi-vis, safety glasses, sunnies, sunscreen
Tools and equipment you supply yourself (and the depreciation on the pricey gear)
Self-education, tickets and licences that keep you on site
Work-related travel between different site locations
Union or association fees
Work phone and internet used to earn your income

Straight from the ATO

The tax office publishes an official occupation guide for mining site employees — worth a look, and it’s exactly the kind of thing we go through with you line by line.

ATO: Mining site employees

Why not just do it yourself?

You can — but FIFO travel and meal rules are fiddly and easy to get wrong, and a wrong claim can bite you later. A quick chat with someone who does FIFO and mining returns all day usually pays for itself. We ask the questions myGov doesn’t, catch the claims you’d miss, and make sure it’s all backed up if the ATO ever asks. No suits, plain English, and we’ll tell you the price first.

FIFO & mining tax deduction FAQs

What can FIFO workers claim on tax?

Plenty — protective gear like steel-caps, hi-vis and safety glasses, tools and equipment you supply yourself, tickets and licences, self-education, union fees, and work phone use. The rule: you paid for it, it relates to earning your income, and you weren’t reimbursed. We go through it line by line so nothing’s missed.
Can I claim my flights or travel to site?

It depends on your situation. Travel from home to your normal work point generally isn’t deductible, even for FIFO — but travel between different site locations often can be. The rules are fiddly and easy to get wrong, so we’ll look at your rosters and how you’re set up and tell you exactly where you stand.
How much does a FIFO or mining tax return cost?

A fixed price, told to you up front — no surprise bill. It depends on how much is going on in your return. Grab an estimate on our pricing page, or book a quick chat and we’ll quote you properly.