Work related expenses
A more detailed look at the various expenses noted in the previous blog include : Work-related clothing – you can claim for protective...
ATO Update for Truck drivers
The ATO has just published the claims that they will take an interest in for the 2019 financial year. The work related expenses which are...
Tax Audits
Further to my previous blog, I had another driver give me a call and explain what happened to him and his mates – all 6 of them. They...
Claimable Expenses - Beware!
I had a very interesting phone call from a truck driver today, he asked me to complete his 2018 income tax return and he explained to me...
Claimable items
With the end of the financial year a little over a week away it is worthwhile just confirming some of the usual claims that can be made...
Meal Allowance for drivers
Coming up to the end of the financial year, I again have received various queries about what expenses for meals can be claimed while away...
Travel Expenses Update 2018
Another tax year is just about to close so it is worthwhile confirming what the ATO will allow for reasonable amounts for travelling...
Travel Expense changes
From 1 July, 2017 the ATO has slashed the amount a driver can claim for reasonable travel expenses from $97.40 per day to $55.30 per day....
Daily Travel Allowance
For the 2017 financial year the reasonable amounts for daily travel allowance expenses, according to salary levels, are $97.40 per day...
Uniform and Protective Clothing Expenses
Expenditure on work related clothing and laundry thereof is tax deductible provided the clothing is used specifically in connection with...