Trying to claim 5,000 km on tax? That’s the ATO’s cents‑per‑kilometre method: you can claim up to 5,000 business kilometres per car, no logbook required—just keep notes showing how you worked it out.
The ATO sets the per‑km rate each year and it’s meant to cover the lot—fuel, servicing, tyres, depreciation—so no double‑dipping those separately.
Only business use counts, not the school run or a detour for a cheeky flat white.
If your business driving is higher or your costs are heftier, use the logbook method and claim actual expenses. Keep tidy records and even the tax gremlins will nod approvingly.
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