Lawyer / Solicitor Tax Calculator Australia
Estimate what you could get back as a lawyer / solicitor in Australia. Applies Australia marginal rates including state tax and the Medicare levy. Free, and no sign-up.
What lawyer / solicitors can claim in Australia
- Annual practising certificate fees
- Law Society membership fees
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Professional library decline in value
- Legal databases and subscriptions
- Continuing professional development
- Court robes and barrister's wig
- Bags and cases for work files
- Supreme Court library fees
- Laptop and computer equipment
- Working from home expenses
- Work phone and internet
- Seminars and conferences
- Travel between courts and offices
- Cost of managing tax affairs
In Australia, employees and sole traders can claim work-related expenses they paid themselves, weren't reimbursed for, and that directly relate to earning their income - apportioned for any private use and substantiated with records (a logbook for car expenses, and receipts once total work expense claims exceed $300).
You can only claim the work-related portion, you must have spent the money yourself without reimbursement, and you need a record to prove it.
Frequently asked questions
What can a lawyer / solicitor claim on tax in Australia?
Commonly claimed deductions include annual practising certificate fees, law society membership fees, professional indemnity insurance, professional library decline in value. In Australia, employees and sole traders can claim work-related expenses they paid themselves, weren't reimbursed for, and that directly relate to earning their income - apportioned for any private use and substantiated with records (a logbook for car expenses, and receipts once total work expense claims exceed $300).
How much tax does a lawyer / solicitor pay in Australia?
It depends on your income and your state. The calculator applies Australia marginal rates including state tax and the Medicare levy.
Do I need to sign up to use this calculator?
No. This calculator is completely free and requires no account. Nothing you enter is saved.
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Estimate only — not tax advice. Confirm with the ATO or a registered tax professional.