Are tips on expenses tax deductable?

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No tips and gratuities aren't claimable they don't fall into any Taxi, ride-share and public transport expense (https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/income-deductions-offsets-and-records/deductions-you-can-claim/cars-transport-and-travel/taxi-ride-share-and-public-transport-expenses/) deduction categories.   They're an extra payment for services that the Taxi or Ride-Share service would still receive at the original cost regardless.   So therefore you'd only claim the standard cost of the travel expense (less the tip amount) on your tax return.

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