I have a novated car lease (salary sacrifice) through my state government employer.
I do not use the leased vehicle for any work related travel. I do, however, use another car (which I own outright) for work-related travel. Am I able to claim expenses for this vehicle, and will it raise any "red flags" if I do so?
Hi @ Gwaihir,
We monitor those with a novated car lease who claim car expenses. It'll appear as though you've received a benefit from the lease and from us in the form of deductions.
Keep in mind the purpose of the lease is to have the running costs paid by your employer. If these costs have already been covered there shouldn't be a need to claim again.
We've some fantastic information on our website that talks about why we look at novated leases. Check it out!
Hi @ Gwaihir,
We monitor those with a novated car lease who claim car expenses. It'll appear as though you've received a benefit from the lease and from us in the form of deductions.
Keep in mind the purpose of the lease is to have the running costs paid by your employer. If these costs have already been covered there shouldn't be a need to claim again.
We've some fantastic information on our website that talks about why we look at novated leases. Check it out!
@CaroATO thanks for your response.
Just to be clear, I don't use my leased vehicle work work-related purposes, and I am not intending to claim expenses on this vehicle.
The vehicle which I use for any work-related travel is owned outright, and so I am inquiring about making a claim for this vehicle.
Hi @Gwaihir,
You can claim expenses for a car you own as long as you meet the criteria.
You just can't claim expenses for a car that's paid under salary sacrifice or a novated lease.
Check our website about motor vehicle and car expenses.
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