For retail assistants, cashiers, and store managers. A compulsory branded uniform and its laundering is the most commonly missed claim in this occupation.
Compulsory branded uniform
The uniform itself and its laundering.
Protective items
Non-slip shoes if compulsory for the role, and gloves for handling stock.
Car travel between stores/sites
Travel between stores or sites in the same day, not your primary store.
Police/working with children check
Where required for the specific role.
First aid certificate
Where required for the role.
People in this occupation often forget to claim these — check they apply to you.
Ordinary clothes even if a 'neat casual' or all-black dress code applies
Makeup/grooming
Home-to-work travel
A general retail traineeship unrelated to your current duties
Receipt — Uniform purchase receipt
Diary — Laundry diary/log
Receipt — RSA/RSG certificate cost receipt
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.