Claiming your car on tax in Australia is a bit like trying to convince the taxman your old banger is a gold mine. Essentially, you can claim car expenses if you use your vehicle for work (not including commuting). The two main methods are the cents per kilometre method, allowing you to claim up to 5,000 km at 78 cents per km, or the logbook method, where you track actual expenses proportional to work use.
Keep receipts, fuel costs, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation in mind, and remember the ATO loves paperwork; no logbook, no glory. For more detailed guidance, the ATO website and accountants are your friends, or peek at ServiceCentral for service records and expense tracking tips.
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