What Is the Best ATO Vehicle Logbook App? Posted on February 19, 2020Are you one of those people that won’t keep a logbook unless someone takes you by the scruff of the neck and forces you to do it? Good news is: things have changed. Gone are the days when you had to keep your driving log in printable logbooks and excel sheets. You can’t expect to […]
How to Claim Car Expenses and Make the Rules Work For You Posted on February 17, 2020How would you like to earn some extra cash to spend on a hot holiday destination or that iPad you’ve been eyeing for some time? We bet our bottom dollar you’d like to learn how! Did you know you can actually do this by claiming your car expenses at tax time? Depending on the business […]
Keeping a Logbook for the ATO: The 5 Best Mobile Apps Posted on February 10, 2020The fuss about keeping a mileage logbook is over exaggerated. Especially today when you can use a mobile app to log your car expenses and support your tax deduction claim. Yet, a good logbook app is hard to come by. It’s like looking for a needle in a haystack; there are plenty of unreliable apps […]
Car Expenses 101: How to Maximise Your Work-Related Tax Deductions Posted on February 3, 2020Claiming your car expenses is not without its challenges. But the most daunting challenge is knowing how to navigate the complex tax return process so you maximise your work-related tax deductions. If you cover a decent mileage for work, odds are you’re spending a lot towards your work-related car expenses. This can be measured in […]
Motor Vehicle Expenses: What Every Tradie Needs to Know Posted on January 24, 2020If you drive your car to generate income, you have a chance to earn money back on your tax return. It’s in your best interest not to squander it. Paying out of pocket for your motor vehicle expenses can be budget-draining. Especially if you cover a handsome mileage as a tradie, a handyman or an […]
Work-Related Car Expenses 2020: Secrets Accountants Know Posted on January 13, 2020Did you know you can claim your work-related car expenses if you’re able to prove how much you covered for work? Using the system to your advantage can be a lucrative endeavour. Yet, your attempt is doomed to failure if you’re not familiar with the ATO mileage deduction rules. People had their reasons when they […]
5 Simple Tips for Claiming Car-Related Tax Deductions Posted on January 10, 2020The first step on your way to claiming your car expenses is getting familiar with a few ATO rules. Sticking to those rules will put you on the right side of the law and help you make clever decisions so you get more money back on your taxes. Claiming your car deductions is one of […]
Logbook Method: How to Claim Car Expenses From the ATO Posted on January 8, 2020Do you know the old adage what you don’t know can’t hurt you? Well, this time it can. Sort of — and we mean financially. Being unaware of the logbook method can make you miss out on lucrative tax deductions. According to RACQ, Australians have to fork out between $8,203-$13,662 for their running car expenses. […]
How to Claim More Car Expenses: Tax Time Tips for Tradies Posted on January 6, 2020The cost of owning a car in Australia is pretty steep. and tradies like handymen, plumbers, and electricians know this very well. These professionals are among the most affected by rising car maintenance prices. And it’s because they spend a great chunk of their work hours driving between clients. Now, you don’t need to downsize […]
ATO Cents Per KM Method: How to Maximise Your Tax Return Posted on December 25, 2019What if we said that you could get $3,000 or more back on your car expense deductions? A handsome figure, wouldn’t you agree? Money you could spend on your priority projects or to smooth out those awful cash flow gaps in your budget. Waiting with bated breath to hear what’s next? Well, we won’t keep […]