Get a Better Tax Refund Geelong
Are you claiming your full and entitled tax refund? A lot of people are not aware of the tax deductions that they should be claiming, such as work-related travel expenses, working from home expenses, transporting bulky work equipment and self-education. Our expert MAS Tax Accountants Geelong can help you to identify these missing claims and get a better tax refund Geelong.
Generally, the cost of normal trips between your home and work is a private expense you cannot claim an income tax deduction. However, as an employee, there are certain situations where you may be able to claim deductions for travelling for work.
Travelling between workplaces
Work-related car and travel expenses also include the cost of travel:
- Directly between two separate workplaces, such travelling between office or job site locations
- From your normal workplace to an alternative workplace while you are still on duty, and back to your normal workplace or directly home
Transporting bulky tools and equipment
You can claim the cost of using your car to travel between your home and work if both of the following apply:
- You have to carry bulky tools and equipment you need to use at work, and
- There is no secure storage area at your workplace.
Claiming a computer, phone or other electronic device as a work-related expense
If you are an employee and required to use your computer, phone or other electronic device for work purposes, you may be able to claim a deduction for your costs. There are rules you need to check and records you need to keep. Learn more at the ATO website
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