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How to Deduct Travel Expenses

By Khurram Jivani | December 9, 2015 | Tags:travel expenses

Certain travel costs related to work are tax deductible if they meet certain requirements. In some cases you will not have to substantiate the claims, but in others you will be required to provide documentary evidence that you did incur the expenses. Here are the details. If you are required to travel in the course … Continued

ATO Eye on Work-Related Deduction Claims

By Jolyon Quessy | July 9, 2014 | Tags:ATO expences work-related travel equipment

The ATO has signalled that it will pay close attention to work-related expenses claimed as deductions by individuals lodging their 2013–2014 tax returns. The ATO says incorrect expense claims are becoming easier to detect. This year, the ATO says it will not be limiting its attention to particular occupations.