can i claim kms on tax

Yes—if the kilometres are for work, not your daily commute or late-night pie runs.

You’ve got two ATO-approved methods: the cents-per-kilometre method (a fixed rate per km set each year, claim up to 5,000 business km per car) or the logbook method (keep a 12-week logbook and claim the business-use percentage of actual costs like fuel, servicing, rego, insurance, interest and depreciation).

Keep reasonable records—odometer readings, trip notes, receipts—because “trust me, bro” isn’t deductible.

Trips between home and your regular workplace are out; travel between jobs, to clients, or lugging bulky tools that can’t be left at work is usually in.

Do the maths on both methods and pick the higher legitimate result; it’s Australia, not Hogwarts.

This is general info for Australia in AUD; check the ATO or a registered tax agent for your exact situation.