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 clothing, uniforms, Occupation specific clothing, and laundering and dry cleaning of these items. You can claim for client specific expenses, where you wear a uniform with the company logo shown on the uniform. You can claim occupation specific clothing such as high visibility shirts and pants with reflective strips attached. Protective clothi
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 the usual claims for truck drivers include : Claims for work related clothing Overtime meal claims Union Fees and Subscriptions Mobile phone and internet costs Motor Vehicle claims for the 5,000 business kilometres. You should ensure you have the necessary receipts to back up all the above claims. There is no issue claiming any of the above
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 all went to the same tax agent and they all received large refunds and sure enough they all were audited and they all had to pay back the refund plus additional fines, penalties and general interest charges. The Australian Taxation Office is clever in that it can see what claims each tax agent is making for their clients and if they believe t
