Two of the most common tax claims in Australia, done properly with the ATO rates built in:

1. Working from home with the ATO fixed rate method: 70c per hour for 2024–25 and 2025–26 (checked on ato.gov.au). The ATO hasn’t published the 2026–27 rate yet, so 70c is pre-filled and editable. Add small equipment under $300.
2. Car, cents per km: 88c/km for 2025–26 and 91c/km for 2026–27, capped at 5,000 km per car. Add regular trips and one-off km.
3. Itemise or take the $1,000? From 2026–27, employees get an automatic standard deduction of up to $1,000 that is reduced by any work expenses they claim. The tool shows which is bigger and roughly how much tax it saves (2026–27 rates + Medicare). There’s a separate mode for sole traders, since the standard deduction doesn’t cover business income.

It also tells you which records to keep for each method.

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General information only, not tax, financial or legal advice. Built with AI assistance and checked by hand.