Do you wear a uniform to work? If it falls into any of the categories we discussed in our uniform expenses post, you can also make a claim for the cost of laundering those uniforms.
The way you calculate your laundry expenses will depend on your means of cleaning. We’ve created the following table which lists some of the possible means for laundering your work clothes as well as how to calculate your deduction.
| Means of Cleaning | Method of calculating Expenses |
| At home - washing eligible work clothes only | $1 per load |
| At home - washing eligible work clothes and other laundry items | 50 cents per load |
| Laundromat - washing eligible work clothes only | $1 per load or total of actual expenses incurred |
| Laundromat - washing eligible work clothes and other laundry items | 50 cents per load or share of actual expenses incurred |
| Dry Cleaning | Total of actual expenses incurred |
The amounts we’ve listed above include the cost of washing, drying and ironing your clothes not simply washing them.
The Finer Details
If you choose to use the “per load” method for your claim you should keep details of the number of times you washed your clothes during the year and the types of clothes you included per load.
You must have written evidence (e.g. diary entries or receipts) if your claim for laundry is greater than $150 and your total claim for all work expenses exceeds $300.
Were you aware that you could claim for washing your eligible work clothes? Have a further question regarding laundry deductions? Feel free to contact us!
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