Tax Deductions for Cleaners

Some deductions that may be available to cleaners include:

• Cleaning products;

• Cleaning equipment such as mops and buckets and their repair;

• Depreciation of equipment over $1,000 such as floor polishers and industrial vacuums;

• Protective clothing and accessories such as steel capped boots and safety goggles; as well as waterproof clothing;

• Travel between different jobs;

• Memberships to unions and professional associations;

• Outdoor protection items such as sunglasses and sunscreen if working outdoors.

Cleaners may also be entitled to general tax deductions that are not work specific, such as investment deductions or car expenses deductions.