ATO’s goal is simple: make correct claiming easy and mistakes rare.
Your benefit: jump straight to your job’s rules in minutes—see what you can/can’t claim and what records to keep.
Why this is worth a click
- Job-specific, plain English. Doctors, teachers, IT, tradies, drivers, retail, mining, real estate—there’s a page for most roles.
- Fewer traps. Common mistakes (private use, no apportionment, missing records) are flagged on each page.
- Audit-ready. Each guide tells you which records to keep and how long (digital copies are fine if clear).
3 quick steps
- Open the ATO Occupation & Industry Guides (link below).
- Pick your occupation (or the closest match).
- Check can/can’t claim and record-keeping for your situation.
The ATO’s “Three Golden Rules” (for everyone)
- You paid for it yourself (and weren’t reimbursed).
- It directly relates to earning your income.
- You have records to prove it.
