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Does a deductible expense give me all my money back?

No. Subject to the rules, a deduction reduces the income used to calculate tax. It does not reimburse the full purchase price.

Published: 4 November 2026 · Sources reviewed: 4 November 2026

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No. Subject to the rules, a deduction reduces the income used to calculate tax. It does not reimburse the full purchase price.

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Sources and content review

Sources for the general principles discussed here. The 2025 guide is not used for 2026 thresholds, filing deadlines or depreciation rates. The numerical example is fictional.