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MorganJ(Newbie)Newbie
13 Sept 2023

Hi,

I run a home based business. I understand that I can claim a tax deduction for km travelled between home and another place I go to for work (e.g. home->post office to post orders -> home). How does this work if I travel to the post office from another location e.g. if I go to a medical appointment then to the post office then back home. What part of that can I claim as business travel?


I'm a bit confused because the website only says that I can claim for travel between home and another place I go to for work and back home but surely I should be able to claim for something if I go somewhere for work whilst I'm already out and about rather than having to return home and make it a seperate work only trip (which would be very inefficient).

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AnitaATO(Community Support)Community Support
5 July 2024

Hi @lonewulf,


That would depend. When you leave the clients home have you finished work for the day?


Generally leaving work to head home would be classed as a private expense.

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TeddyATO(Community Support)Community Support
18 Sept 2023

Hello @MorganJ,


You are not completely bound to the home based workplace to place of work situation. The main thing is you will need to keep accurate records and specifically separate private from business. As long as its within reason and you have appropriate records to support the situation you should be able to claim. We understand that sometimes people have other obligations that crop up when they are traveling from place to place.

lonewulf(Initiate)Initiate
3 July 2024

Could you confirm if we are able to claim the km back to home from client's site if we're running a home based service?

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AnitaATO(Community Support)Community Support
5 July 2024

Hi @lonewulf,


That would depend. When you leave the clients home have you finished work for the day?


Generally leaving work to head home would be classed as a private expense.

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