Tax tips for uber drivers and home offices

The Australian Tax Office says the biggest problem is people falsely claiming work-related and rental property expenses. With planned increase in the number of audits Tax Office warns Australians to take care with their tax return claims. Here are some things to take care of if you are a uber driver or have a home office.

Young tax consultant writes a text of tax time on the whiteboard to remind the time for paying tax Source: Getty images

Tax connect accountant and registered tax agent Amit Bhuta talks about :

• Students driving as uber on ABN

Number of hours registered as an uber driver

• Home Office 

Home running expenses (includes gas & electricity, office furniture etc)

Home Occupancy Expenses (includes interest, rates, insurance etc)

• Self-Education Expenses

Can claim only when it relates to your current employment

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