Advice needed on company cars / allowances etc
 

I am looking at taking a contract job that pays per hour. Have been told that I would not get a car or car allowance but it would just be bundled up as an hourly rate. But because of this I have also been told that I would not be paid petrol allowance for work. Someone mentioned I can claim all the work mileage/petrol on tax at the end of the year-is this true ? Thank you.

Re: Advice needed on company cars / allowances etc
 

Yes it is true you can claim all your unreimbursed expenses, that assist or increase your earning potential, when you do your tax - every one in Aus is expected to fill in a tax return. Just be aware that you need to keep very good milage records. Tax dept loves cars.

Just as a side note, it is odd in my experience to be expected to do significant milage and not be paid some sort of direct car allowance.

have a look here http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/pa...20#001_002_013

Regards
abby

Re: Advice needed on company cars / allowances etc
 

Huge thanks. At least if they don't contribute to work trips in the car I can claim it on tax. Cheers :)

Re: Advice needed on company cars / allowances etc
 

If your a contractor? you will be doing your work as a business if you keep a log book for 3month's and only use your car for work you can claim 100% tax deduction over 4 years

Re: Advice needed on company cars / allowances etc
 

What is I use the car for personal use also ?

Re: Advice needed on company cars / allowances etc
 

your to honest i wont tel if you dont :scared: