You paid or incurred the cost
You must have paid or incurred the cost. Employee expense claims exclude amounts your employer provided, paid or reimbursed. Do not claim the allowance itself; claim only eligible costs you actually paid.
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The expense relates to earning income
The expense must directly relate to earning assessable income. Any private portion must be removed.
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Records must support both the expense and the calculation used to work out the deductible amount.
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Open a sample calculationWork expensesWork-related car use2026-27 income year
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Check when this method may be used Work travel only Not paid or reimbursed by employer Records available
Calculated amount$1,365.001,500 km x $0.91
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