can you claim your car on tax

Yes, you can claim your car on tax in Australia, but it's not as simple as just waving your car keys at the ATO. Generally, you can claim car expenses if you use your vehicle for work purposes (not including commuting). There are two primary methods: the cents-per-kilometre method, which lets you claim a set rate per business kilometre up to 5,000 km, and the logbook method, which requires keeping detailed records of your business use over 12 weeks.

Key points:

• Private use is a no-go for claims.
• Keep receipts and records; the taxman loves paperwork.
• Consult the ATO guidelines for specific rates and eligibility.

For more details or tricky cases, check out ServiceCentral or the official ATO site. Your accountant will thank you later.