In this paper is a summary of the various methods that can be utilised to claim motor vehicle expenses for income tax purposes, including comments on:
- Employer supplied vehicle
- Motor Vehicle Log Books
- Fringe Benefits Tax
- Calculation of Fringe Benefits Tax utilising the Statutory Formula Method and the Actual Operating Cost Method
- Review of the treatment if the taxpayer is self employed or in a partnership
- Business usage of less than 5,000 kilometres per annum
- Business usage of more than 5,000 kilometres per annum