Any
way you put it, Australia’s one of the best countries in terms of quality of
life and career opportunities. If you’re a qualified medical or allied health professional,
for instance, your job prospects Down Under can be very good indeed.
Although
the government is working to increase the number of locally trained doctors,
nothing replaces the value of an experienced practitioner with a wealth of knowledge
to share. Meanwhile, working the rounds in a reputable healthcare facility in ‘Straya
may open you up to a raft of incentives for certain types of fully documented expenses
incurred during official hours.
One
way to reap deductions is to invest in your skills. The government allows
deductions of up to $250 if your education is related to your line of work or
you were granted a taxable-bonded scholarship. Your work uniforms are also key
to tax minimisation as incentives are
issued for acquiring fresh uniforms and having them cleaned.
Deductions
for vehicle and travel expenses are also possible provided these were incurred during
work hours; general physicians making house calls or shuffling between
hospitals are good examples. Meanwhile, if you wish to donate to charity, you
can only reap the deductions if the beneficiary is recognised as a deductible
gift recipient. Your taxation specialist can also educate you on the Living
Away From Home Allowance.
Learning
the incentives due an expatriate professional will enrich your working
experience in Australia. All the government asks is a full accounting of each
and every expense.
