Category: Logbook Apps

Did 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 […]

The 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 […]

Do 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. […]

The 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 […]

What 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 […]

The first step to getting money back on your tax return is learning some key ATO rules. You want to learn what car expenses are tax-deductible so you know how to keep your records straight. This makes the difference between a neat tax return and getting penalised for poor record-keeping. Now get this: 70% of […]

Does your line of work require you to spend plenty of time at-the-wheel? If so, then you should definitely look into the vehicle logbook method. This method allows you to claim all car expenses you incur while on duty. Although many Australians know that this goose can lay the golden egg, they still don’t use […]

You wouldn’t say no if someone offered you $2,000 in exchange for a little hassle, would you? Odds are, you’d accept the deal in a heartbeat. So why do so many people miss out on claiming motor vehicle expenses, when it’s often about the same amount of money at stake for minimal hassle (assuming you […]

A vehicle logbook is a method for recording your business mileage for tax return purposes. It’s how you provide proof of your car expenses to the ATO so you can claim a portion of those expenses at tax time. Nifty, isn’t it? As a tradie, you’re spending your days on wheels – so you might […]

Do you use your personal car for business most of the time? If so, the ATO logbook method can help you boost your tax refund. The more you drive for business, the more you’re eligible for reimbursement. So, heads-up to plumbers, electricians, painters and other professionals that spend the day navigating between clients: you can […]