how much can i claim for car expenses

You can claim car expenses if you actually use the car for work—client visits, site runs, hauling gear—not the latte run or your daily commute.

Two ways: the cents‑per‑kilometre method pays a set ATO rate for up to 5,000 business km per car, and you don’t need receipts (but you do need a reasonable record of the kms). The logbook method uses a 12‑week logbook to work out your business‑use percentage, then applies it to fuel, servicing, insurance, rego, interest and either depreciation or lease payments (subject to the car limit). Parking and tolls for work trips are usually claimable; home‑to‑work travel generally isn’t. If your employer reimburses you, you can’t double‑dip. For GST‑registered folks, input tax credits follow that business‑use percentage. This is general info, not tax advice—have a chat with a tax pro if things get fiddly.