{"id":7614,"date":"2024-12-12T11:11:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T00:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aerogroup.com.au\/?p=7614"},"modified":"2024-12-16T11:18:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T00:18:54","slug":"maximise-your-tax-refund-how-to-claim-car-expenses-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aerogroup.com.au\/zh\/maximise-your-tax-refund-how-to-claim-car-expenses-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximise Your Tax Refund: How to Claim Car Expenses in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7614\" class=\"elementor elementor-7614\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3550356 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"3550356\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">How to Claim Car Expenses in Australia<\/span><\/h1><p><b style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><br \/><br \/><\/b><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">If you use your car for work-related purposes, you&#8217;re likely entitled to claim certain car expenses as tax deductions. However, navigating the rules and ensuring you make the most of your claim can feel overwhelming. In this article, we\u2019ll simplify the process by covering everything you need to know about claiming car expenses on your tax return in Australia. From eligibility to calculation methods, this is a step-by-step guide to help you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #24c076; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Do You Need to Own a Car to Claim Car Expenses?<\/span><\/h3><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Contrary to popular belief, you don\u2019t need to own the vehicle to claim car expenses. If you\u2019re using a car for work purposes, whether it&#8217;s owned, leased, or hired under a hire-purchase agreement, you can still claim certain expenses. However, these claims must be related to work use, and the vehicle must be registered in your name, even if you&#8217;re not the owner. You cannot claim car expenses for a vehicle owned or leased by someone else, including your employer or family members.<\/span><\/p><h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #24c076; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">What Car Expenses Are Tax Deductible?<\/span><\/h3><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">There are many tax-deductible car-related expenses, including:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;\"><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Registration and insurance<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Repairs and maintenance<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Fuel and oil<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Depreciation of the vehicle\u2019s value<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Loan interest or lease payments<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">However, personal use expenses\u2014such as driving to social events or your daily commute\u2014are not claimable, except in specific circumstances like carrying bulky tools that can\u2019t be left at work.<\/span><\/p><h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #24c076; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Eligibility: When Can You Claim Car Expenses?<\/span><\/h3><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">To help you understand when car expenses are tax-deductible, here are some common scenarios:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;\"><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Travelling between two different workplaces (for example, if you have more than one job).<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Traveling from your normal workplace to a client\u2019s premises and back.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">If your home is a base of employment, and you travel to a workplace from home to continue your work.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Regularly working at multiple locations on the same day before heading home.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Transporting bulky work-related tools that you can\u2019t leave at the workplace.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">If any of these apply, you&#8217;re likely eligible to claim car expenses on your tax return.<\/span><\/p><h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #24c076; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Proving Car Expenses: What Records Do You Need?<\/span><\/h3><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">The Australian Tax Office (ATO) requires you to keep accurate records to support your car expense claims. You\u2019ll need:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;\"><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Written evidence such as receipts, invoices, or diary entries for all expenses.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">A car logbook and odometer readings to substantiate work-related usage if you\u2019re using the logbook method.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Keeping these records ensures your claims are valid and can stand up to scrutiny if the ATO decides to review your tax return.<\/span><\/p><h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #24c076; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Two Methods to Calculate Your Car Expense Deductions<\/span><\/h3><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">The ATO provides two methods for claiming car expenses: the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Cents per Kilometre Method<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"> and the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Logbook Method<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">. You can choose the method that works best for you, depending on which one gives you the largest deduction or is easiest to apply.<\/span><\/p><h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 2pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">1. Cents per Kilometre Method<\/span><\/h4><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">This method allows you to claim a set rate for each work-related kilometre driven, up to a maximum of 5,000 km per year. Here\u2019s how to calculate your deduction:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;\"><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Multiply your total business kilometres by the applicable rate (85 cents per kilometre for the 2023\u201324 tax year).<\/span><\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type: disc; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">For example, if you drove 3,000 business kilometres in 2023\u20132024:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">3,000 km x $0.85 = $2,550 deduction<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Remember, this method doesn\u2019t require detailed substantiation, but you still need a reasonable basis for your claim, such as diary entries or work logs.<\/span><\/p><h4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 2pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">2. Logbook Method<\/span><\/h4><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">The logbook method allows you to claim the business-use percentage of your actual car expenses, including fuel, maintenance, and depreciation. You\u2019ll need to keep a logbook for at least 12 continuous weeks to establish your business-use percentage. This logbook will be valid for five years, as long as your business-use pattern doesn\u2019t change.<\/span><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">For example, if your logbook shows that 60% of your driving is work-related, and your total car expenses for the year are $9,000, you can claim:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">$9,000 x 60% = $5,400 deduction<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #24c076; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Final Thoughts: Make the Most of Your Deductions<\/span><\/h3><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">Claiming car expenses can be a powerful way to reduce your taxable income, but it\u2019s essential to follow the rules and keep accurate records to avoid ATO audits. Choosing the right method\u2014whether it\u2019s the Cents per Kilometre or Logbook method\u2014depends on your specific circumstances. It\u2019s always best to review your options and decide which one will maximise your tax return.<\/span><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Quicksand,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">If you&#8217;re unsure or need help navigating these complex tax rules, don\u2019t hesitate to seek professional advice. The team at Aero Accounting Group is ready to assist you. 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