Quick reference guide
Teacher tax deductions in Australia: what to keep before EOFY
Common receipts teachers should keep during the financial year.
Quick checklist
- Classroom supplies paid personally.
- Professional development, books, and subscriptions.
- Union fees and professional memberships.
- WFH internet or stationery used for lesson preparation.
Likely receipts
Classroom supplies, professional development, union fees, work-related subscriptions, and home internet can all matter if they are connected to earning your income.
The hard part is not knowing the category. It is keeping the evidence from disappearing into personal email, school portals, and bank statements.
Separate school-paid from personally paid
Do not mix reimbursements with your own costs. If the school paid you back, mark it clearly or leave it out of your claim pack.
For everything else, keep the receipt, a short note, and the category so the deduction is explainable months later.
The habit
Do not wait until June. Forward receipts as they arrive so your accountant gets a clean record, not a shoebox.
A tidy export is more valuable than a late-night spreadsheet because it preserves dates, suppliers, amounts, and the original evidence.
Receipts to search for
Sources
Last reviewed 28 Apr 2026 by Kalana Vithana. TaxBoy is not a registered tax agent and this article is general information, not tax advice.