Can You Claim Soap as a Business Expense?
It’s that time of year…..When it comes to tax time, small business owners often wonder: Can I claim soap as a business expense? The answer is — yes!
When Soap Is Deductible
According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), you can claim expenses that are directly related to earning your assessable income
. This includes items used to protect staff from health hazards — such as hand sanitiser, antibacterial wipes, and yes, soap—if used for business purposes.
For example:
A café providing soap for staff hygiene. (I recommend Batch Four)
A beauty salon using soap for client treatments. (I recommend Marilyn Mild)
A tradesperson using heavy-duty soap to clean up after work. (I recommend Workshop Tough)
Our soap ticks all the boxes. SOAP BY SELLERS. Look Good. Smell Good. And now Tax Deductible Good!!!