Hospitality Workers · FY2025-26 Edition
Hospitality Worker Tax Deduction Calculator
Chef whites, knives, RSA renewals and overtime meals — the hospo rules, decoded.
What's inside
- ✓Chef's checked pants and whites: occupation-specific and claimable
- ✓Knife & equipment inventory with the $300 rule
- ✓RSA/RCG renewal (claimable) vs initial certificate (not)
- ✓Overtime meal allowance helper
- ✓Laundry calculator with evidence thresholds
- ✓Current FY2025-26 rates on a sources tab with ATO links — nothing hard-coded
- ✓Tax saving estimate at your marginal rate (estimate only)
- ✓Record-keeping checklist matched to ATO substantiation rules
- ✓Print-ready one-page summary for your accountant
- ✓Medicare levy exemption + deductible super contribution support
- ✓No macros. Protected formulas. Works in Excel & Google Sheets.
Myth check — things you can't claim
- ✗Plain black-and-whites aren't claimable
- ✗Initial RSA isn't deductible
- ✗Meals on shift are private
The full myths tab inside the workbook covers your occupation's complete list, straight from the ATO occupation guide.
General information only — not tax, legal or financial advice. This workbook applies published ATO rates and rules for FY2025-26 but does not consider your personal circumstances. We are not registered tax agents. Confirm your position at ato.gov.au or with a registered tax agent.