Hi there,
I’m a foreman of a construction company, at working days I need to bring a lot of tools travel between many different job site.
So I have to buy a ute. For better carrying all the tools, and driving safety, I have to install a new tray, a canopy and a bullbar on the ute.
I have 2 questions.
Are the tray, canopy and bullbar tax deductible?
If they are tax deductible, if my ute is 90% work related, are they also 90% work related?
Thanks!
If you are required to have these items to earn your income, you can usually claim a deduction.
Yes, 90% (unless you take them off everytime you leave the worksite).
I can see the argument for a canopy to keep your tools secure. (bullbar less so)
Tradies - be certain about what you can claim | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au)
A ute is not a car, so you are unable to claim car expenses.
For these vehicles, you can claim the actual expenses you incur for your work-related travel. This includes costs such as fuel, oil, insurance and loan interest along with the decline in value of the vehicle. You must keep records to show your work-related use of the vehicle. Although you aren't required to keep a logbook, it is the easiest way to calculate your work-related use of the vehicle.
For "tools" over $300 you are unable to claim the actual cost, but instead must determine depreciation.
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