how much can i claim on car expenses without receipts

Ah, the classic 'I lost my receipts, what now?' conundrum. In Australia, the ATO lets you claim car expenses without receipts using the cents-per-kilometre method. You can claim up to 5,000 kilometres per year at a set rate (about 72 cents per kilometre for 2023-24). This method doesn’t require receipts, just a logbook or a reasonable estimate of your business travel. For expenses beyond that, you'll need actual receipts, or the taxman might come knocking. So, don’t go wild without paperwork unless you want a very unfriendly audit. For the nitty-gritty, consult the official ATO guidelines or visit ServiceCentral for handy tools.