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Claiming COVID-19 Test Expenses

19 May 2022 18:52 | Chris Wiltshire (Administrator)

From 1 July 2021, if you're an employee, sole-trader or contractor and you pay for a COVID-19 test for a work-related purpose, you can claim a deduction.

To claim a deduction for the cost you incur to pay for a COVID-19 test, you muust:

  • use the test for a work-related purpose, such as to determine if you can attend or remain at work
  • get a qualifying COVID-19 test, such as:
    • a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test through a private clinic
    • other tests in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, including rapid antigen test (RAT) kits
  • pay for the test yourself (that is, your employer doesn't give you a test or reimburse you for the cost)
  • keep a record to prove that you incurred the cost (usually a receipt) and were required to take the test for work purposes.
You can only claim the work-related portion of your expense on COVID-19 tests. For example, if you buy a multipack of COVID-19 tests and use some for private purposes (such as by other family members or for leisure activities), you must only claim for the portion of the expense you use for a work-related purpose.

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