Salesperson Saves $1,551 in Tax
Objectives:
Roy, an employee software salesperson, uses his own motor vehicle for work purposes and is reimbursed the cost by his employer.
- Incurrs $12,000 motor vehicle expenses for the year.
- Reimbursed 76%, or $9,120 by the employer.
Accountant’s Advice:
Tax Strategy 7: Double Dip For Employees Claiming Motor Vehicle Expenses Reimbursed By Their Employer – This involves having the work related motor vehicle expenses reimbursed by the employer and also claiming a deduction under the ‘cents per kilometre’ method. The extra deduction (or double dip) is possible under subdivision 28-C of the ITAA 1997 using the cents per kilometre method.
Results:
Claim a tax deduction of $3,300 (5,000 km @ $0.66), saving $1,551 in tax.
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