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ATO myDeductions tool
The ATO has developed a tool for individual tax payers to help them keep their tax deductions organised.
Individuals can use the myDeductions tool to:
To find out more about the ATO application (app) visit the myDeductions page on the ATO website.
The ATO has advised that they are focusing on unusually high work-related expense claims across all industries and occupations. In particular claims which have already been reimbursed by employers and for private expenses such as travel from home to work.
Individuals are only able to claim for a normal trip between home and work when:
When claiming a work related expense deduction you will need to satisfy the following:
For more information on the types of deductions individuals can generally claim please visit the ATO website Income and Deductions page. You can also find more detailed information on work related deductions for specific industries and occupations.
Alternatively, contact us at Goodwin Chivas & Co if you have any queries or require any assistance.
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