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Paramedics — tax deductions you can claim

For employed paramedics and ambulance officers. Registration renewal and compulsory uniform laundering are the main claims.

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What you can claim

  • Compulsory uniform

    The uniform itself and its laundering.

  • Personal medical equipment

    Stethoscope and other personal medical equipment not supplied.

  • Registration renewal

    AHPRA/registration renewal.

  • Self-funded mandatory vaccinations

    Vaccinations required for the role, self-funded.

  • Professional development

    Training relevant to your current role.

  • Overtime meal allowance items

    Where genuinely incurred and not reimbursed.

Commonly missed deductions

People in this occupation often forget to claim these — check they apply to you.

  • Registration renewal fees
  • Laundering of compulsory uniform
  • Small personal medical kit items
  • Fitness-for-duty medical/testing costs where self-funded and compulsory

What you can't claim

  • General gym membership

  • Plain clothing with no branding

  • Home-to-station commuting

Records the ATO expects

  • ReceiptRegistration renewal receipt

  • DiaryUniform/laundry log

  • ReceiptEquipment receipts

General information only, not tax advice — content last reviewed 01/07/2026 against ATO guidance for FY2025-26. Whether a specific expense is deductible depends on your individual circumstances; confirm with a registered tax agent or the ATO before lodging.

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