Tax Deductions for Farm Hands

Some deductions that may be available to farm hands include:

• Outdoor protection items such as sunglasses and sunscreen if working outdoors, as well as wet weather gear;

• Protective clothing such as steel capped boots;

• Tools and equipment (deductible if less than $1,000 or depreciable if over $1,000) as well as any costs incurred to insure them;

• Forklift drivers licence;

• Cost of purchasing, maintaining and laundering compulsory uniforms;

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