What deductions can be claimed for studying?
Only study directly related to a current job can be claimed as a self-education expense. For example if someone is working as a part-time shop assistant and at the same time are studying a Commerce degree then they are not able to claim the cost of the study as a work related expense – even if they are looking for work as an accountant. If technical books, trade books or journals are necessary to fulfil a job function efficiently, then the cost of their acquisition is deductible.
