What Counts as a Deductible Business Travel Expense?
When you're travelling for business in Australia, it’s important to understand which expenses you can claim as tax deductions. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has specific guidelines for what you can claim, but it’s easy to get confused by the details. In this post, we’ll break down the types of business travel expenses that are generally deductible and how to keep accurate records to ensure you’re fully compliant with Australian tax laws. What Expenses Can You Claim for Business Travel? As a business owner, you must be aware of potential tax deductions that you can claim for expenses if you or your employee is travelling for business purposes. You are only allowed to claim a deduction for expenses related to business travel, whether you travel within a day, overnight, or for many nights. Here’s the list of expenses that you are allowed to claim: · airfares · tram, train, taxi, bus, or ride-sourcing fares · ...