Tax Deductions for Fruit Pickers

Some deductions that may be available to fruit pickers include:

• Equipment used to pick fruit as well as it's repairs and costs associated with insuring it;

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

• Cost of insect repellant;

• Cost of purchasing, maintaining and laundering protective clothing;

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