Tax Deductions for Prison Officers

Some deductions that may be available to prison officers include:

• Cost of purchasing, maintaining and laundering compulsory uniforms;

• Memberships to unions and professional associations;

• Cost of purchasing, maintaining and laundering protective clothing;

• Any self defence items that are not paid for by employee, including Karate lessons.

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