In Australia, the magic number for claiming car expenses on your tax return often depends on your work-related travel. The ATO allows you to claim either a fixed rate per kilometre (currently 72 cents per kilometre) for up to 5,000 kilometres per year without requiring detailed logbooks, or you can go all-in with actual expenses if you keep a logbook.
Remember, only the kilometres driven for work count—commuting to and from home usually doesn’t make the cut. Be ready to justify your numbers; the taxman loves paperwork.
For more detailed info, check out the ATO guidelines or visit ServiceCentral for handy tips.
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