Police, Defence & Emergency · FY2025-26 Edition
Police, Defence & Emergency Services Tax Deduction Calculator
Uniform upkeep, requalification, mess fees — plus the Medicare levy exemption most ADF members forget.
What's inside
- ✓ADF Medicare levy exemption built into the tax estimate (full/half)
- ✓Firearms requalification and ammunition for mandatory practice
- ✓The fitness rule: claimable only for above-normal requirements — with an eligibility gate
- ✓Compulsory mess fees category
- ✓Uniform and kit maintenance tracking
- ✓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
- ✗General gym isn't claimable
- ✗Regulation haircuts are private
- ✗Home-to-station travel isn't deductible
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.