$1,000 Flat Deduction vs Itemising: Which Wins?
In short: From FY2026-27 (income from 1 July 2026), Australian wage earners can take a flat $1,000 work-related deduction, which the ATO applies automatically, or itemise. If your documented work-related expenses exceed $1,000, itemise and claim the actual total; if they are under $1,000, or you have not kept records, take the flat $1,000. You can switch each financial year.
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