Rosie works as a registered nurse in a hospital. She is keen to maximize her deduction this
Question:
Rosie works as a registered nurse in a hospital. She is keen to maximize her deduction this tax year and came out with the following financial activities she has incurred. Advice Rosie assuming she has all the required evidence on her allowable deductions. Explain why she would be able to claim/NOT claim the expenses.
a) During the income year, Rosie used her own vehicle to travel from the hospital to the homes of patients to provide care or deliver prescriptions. She has maintained a diary entry but no logbook. She has traveled 400 km for work travel reasons.
b) She washed her hospital uniforms 78 times (separate wash) during the year. She also purchased a non-slip nurse’s shoe for $260.
c) Rosie purchased prescription contact lenses for $500. She wears these contact lenses while at work.
Concepts In Federal Taxation
ISBN: 9780324379556
19th Edition
Authors: Kevin E. Murphy, Mark Higgins, Tonya K. Flesher