Ah, the age-old dance with the taxman over your trusty kilometre claims. In Australia, you can claim car expenses using the cents per kilometre method, which lets you claim a set rate (usually around 72 cents per km) for up to 5,000 business kilometres per year without needing written evidence—though keep a logbook if you go beyond that. Alternatively, the logbook method lets you claim the actual business-use percentage of your car expenses but requires detailed records over 12 continuous weeks.
Don't forget to only include work-related travel, excluding your usual commute. For precise rates and rules, the ATO is your best mate, but sites like ServiceCentral can help you keep those records tidy.
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