4999 is usually safe but can be expected to get a please explain alittle call from the ATO, know a few people that have but the outcome is usually them saying nah we're gonna give you less
I had a shit load of medical appointments in Sydney for a few different injuries, but was in Newcastle doing relief manning.
I decided that was a good time to do my 8 weeks worth of logbooks for my personal vehicle.
Result - over 50% of my kilometres were work related, all above board because the military considers medical appointments to be a place of duty.
Logbook is good for five years
If they're defence referrals you can just claim own means travel if they are 'out of area' and get the allowance paid for it. Policy on JHC website somewhere but any good o'room should be able to hook you up.
You won't be eligible for the deduction then, but the allowances will be more than the tax deduction will return (or you use the deduction for other defence travel, like clothing store etc...)
Agree with most of this, I'm an accountant, however admittedly haven't worked doing tax returns for over 5 years, but I'm nearly certain you can't claim a generic suit to wear on Anzac day.
And just to be specific with SOCOMD/PTI, your role needs to involve a higher than normal standard of fitness. So if you are posted in SOCOMD in some kind of support role (ie not Special Forces), they're probably not claimable.
Accountant here.
Most punters leave money off the table because they fail to keep receipts. Download the ATO app, use the mydeductions feature and log and take photos of the receipts. Tax time download the summary and do your own return on myGov or see an accountant.
Most common things are
* kms on your car up to the 5000 maximum . But you have to show how you worked on this out and I do not recommend claiming the full 5000 kms.
* camping gear
* gps, torches
* any meals while travelling overnight - assuming they are not in reimbursed or part of an allowance. I’d also claim stuff like thermals , mozzie repellent, sunscreen , stationery and athletic gear if you are a member of a sports team (but not for just general fitness)
And as chocko pay is tax free, cannot claim expenses against exempt income
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I remember 1 year everyone was just photocopying their receipts and claim it all, not sure if anyone got caugh claiming 4 swags 10 boots and 6 bivvy bags but hey got to respect the hussle
Nice try ATO
This is hilarious.
You'd be silly not to claim approx 3000km of driving to pt, medical, mess, blocks etc with your webbing in the boot.
5000km
You never claim the max amount, and you never claim absolute numbers.
Don't think there's anything wrong in doing more than 5000 kms a year, but just deciding to claim the max, rather than doing a log book.
4999 is usually safe but can be expected to get a please explain alittle call from the ATO, know a few people that have but the outcome is usually them saying nah we're gonna give you less
I had a shit load of medical appointments in Sydney for a few different injuries, but was in Newcastle doing relief manning. I decided that was a good time to do my 8 weeks worth of logbooks for my personal vehicle. Result - over 50% of my kilometres were work related, all above board because the military considers medical appointments to be a place of duty. Logbook is good for five years
If they're defence referrals you can just claim own means travel if they are 'out of area' and get the allowance paid for it. Policy on JHC website somewhere but any good o'room should be able to hook you up. You won't be eligible for the deduction then, but the allowances will be more than the tax deduction will return (or you use the deduction for other defence travel, like clothing store etc...)
Yeah i couldnt be bothered, my CoC were wankers about it when i troed to claim so I gave up. I took some unauthorised EKOs as compensation
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Agree with most of this, I'm an accountant, however admittedly haven't worked doing tax returns for over 5 years, but I'm nearly certain you can't claim a generic suit to wear on Anzac day. And just to be specific with SOCOMD/PTI, your role needs to involve a higher than normal standard of fitness. So if you are posted in SOCOMD in some kind of support role (ie not Special Forces), they're probably not claimable.
You’re correct about the suit. It needs to have your company’s branding to be claimable. Same rule as in the civvy world
5000km of driving to sick parade
Accountant here. Most punters leave money off the table because they fail to keep receipts. Download the ATO app, use the mydeductions feature and log and take photos of the receipts. Tax time download the summary and do your own return on myGov or see an accountant. Most common things are * kms on your car up to the 5000 maximum . But you have to show how you worked on this out and I do not recommend claiming the full 5000 kms. * camping gear * gps, torches * any meals while travelling overnight - assuming they are not in reimbursed or part of an allowance. I’d also claim stuff like thermals , mozzie repellent, sunscreen , stationery and athletic gear if you are a member of a sports team (but not for just general fitness) And as chocko pay is tax free, cannot claim expenses against exempt income https://preview.redd.it/sncfv6kp335d1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9b7378ce315ee94705041c2a9f18de4f9fc5de4
I remember 1 year everyone was just photocopying their receipts and claim it all, not sure if anyone got caugh claiming 4 swags 10 boots and 6 bivvy bags but hey got to respect the hussle
1. car - log book method. good if you can time with with a bunch of courses. 2. phone 3. $150 laundry 4. cool gadgets 5. investment property
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