UX / Product Designer Tax Calculator Australia
Estimate what you could get back as a ux / product designer in Australia. Applies Australia marginal rates including state tax and the Medicare levy. Free, and no sign-up.
What ux / product designers can claim in Australia
- Laptop and drawing tablet
- Design software subscriptions
- Prototyping and user research tools
- Stock images and font licences
- Additional monitors and peripherals
- Working from home expenses
- Home office desk and chair
- Work phone and internet
- Design books and publications
- Online courses and workshops
- Seminars and conferences
- Professional association membership fees
- Decline in value of equipment
- Portfolio website hosting
- Tax agent fee
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 ux / product designer claim on tax in Australia?
Commonly claimed deductions include laptop and drawing tablet, design software subscriptions, prototyping and user research tools, stock images and font licences. 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 ux / product designer 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.