What is the Australian Taxation Office targeting this year?

Number of tax deduction claims have been rising in certain categories over the past five years. So this year the tax office is keeping a close eye on certain work-related expenses. Tax Connect Accountant Amit Bhuta explains.

Accountant Amit Bhuta, Melbourne Source: Amit Bhuta

There has been a 20% rise in the number of claims for work-related expenses over the past five years, climbing to a value of $1.8 billion. So ATO is monitoring this year's tax deduction claims very closely.

Amit Bhuta talks about what can you claim in the following categories:

Laundry / Uniform 

    - Occupation Specific Clothing

    - Protective Clothing 

    - Compulsory Clothing 

Motor Vehicle Expenses :

    - cents per km [Max - 5000 kms]

    - Log Book Method 

Telephone Expenses :

     - Incidental Usage

     - Itemised Bill

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