can you claim driving to work on tax

Ah, the dream of writing off your daily slog to the office—unfortunately, the ATO is less than impressed. Generally, you cannot claim travel expenses for commuting between home and your regular workplace. This is considered a private expense, not a work-related deduction. However, if you travel from your workplace to a second job or a temporary work site, that might be deductible.

Keep meticulous records and consult a tax professional or the official ATO guidelines to avoid a nasty audit surprise. Or, you know, just enjoy the ride and save your deductions for actual business travel.