It may be time to start airing your dirty laundry…

When preparing your tax return this year, it is important to consider whether your claim for laundry expenses or clothing is legitimate. Last year the ATO paid out $1.5 billion to six million people for claims made under $150 where no tax receipt is required. This year they are hoping to claw back millions by adding this area to their hit list and more closely examining deductions made for work uniforms and washing and dry cleaning of them.