As a nurse or midwife, you spend your shifts looking after everyone else. You are on your feet for twelve or thirteen hours at a time, running on caffeine and compassion, and the last thing you want to think about is your tax return. But every year, hard-working healthcare staff quietly miss out on money they are entitled to, and just as often they try to claim things they simply cannot. At Aevum Accounting, we specialise in financial first aid for healthcare professionals. T

Updated 24 August 2026: the cents per kilometre rate is now 91 cents for the 2026-27 income year, set by LI 2026/19. It was 88 cents for 2024-25 and 2025-26. The 5,000 kilometre cap per car is unchanged, and the rate still covers everything, so you cannot claim fuel, servicing, insurance or depreciation on top of it. Tax Deductions for Nurses in Australia As a nurse or midwife, you are one of the true heroes of our community. You run on caffeine and compassion, handling a dem