info needed on claiming travel exp working around australia.????

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Will be travelling around oz come july & have heard you can claim travel/ living expenses if working at the same time.

who has done this & or has anyone got any info that will be helpful.

Thanks.,,,,
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Reply By: The Landy - Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 13:22

Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 13:22
There might be any number of scenarios depending on your own circumstances and how you are being engaged to work. Are you a contractor, or a casual employee for instance, the answer may be different. So you may need to be a little more specific.

But generally, the government won’t fund your holiday around Australia if that is what you are looking at... The tax office won’t usually allow you to claim travel between your place of residence (at the time) and where you are working.



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Reply By: Member - Ann D (WA) - Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 13:24

Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 13:24
Hi phillhamma,

a chat with tax dept will put you on the right track.

Cheers
Ann
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Reply By: eighty matey - Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 13:24

Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 13:24
Hi,

the ATO could help you with info, or if you have an accountant give them a call.
I am self employed, with an ABN and I can claim a fair amount, within reason.

Steve

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Reply By: snoopyone - Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 13:41

Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 13:41
Yes the ATO have info on this but it seems if you can line up employment along the way there is a way to get travel expenses between worksites at the termination of each period of work.
NOT DAILY TRAVEL
Dont know about living expenses as you dont get them at home so why would you on the road.

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Reply By: Motherhen - Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 15:03

Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 15:03
Hi Phillhamma

You need to consult a good taxation accountant first - everyone's circumstances are different. ATO do not give out useful information.Check No Boundaries for a bit more on this type of travelling work.

As said, we cannot claim travel to a normal employment situation job nor living expenses when at home, so it is much the same.

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Reply By: Member - Chris & Debbie (QLD) - Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 18:49

Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 18:49
Hi phillhammo
I have been looking into this as well, check out THIS WEBSITE, It is a commercial site for a tax agent but seems to have a lot of information, plus downloadable worksheets to help you keep proper records of needed information for claiming expenses.
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Reply By: wendys - Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 19:56

Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 19:56
You do not say how long you are planning to be doing this. Check out the Zone Rebate on tax - if you live in a zone the ATO classifies as remote, for roughly half a year, you get a tax rebate on income earned for the whole year. Quite a lot of the country falls into the rebate zone. There is also a really remote zone that gets a bigger rebate.
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Reply By: Drummo - Friday, Apr 29, 2011 at 08:42

Friday, Apr 29, 2011 at 08:42
hi phillhammmo
try web site www.bantacs.com.au. we are looking for same info. leaving Gympie may 9th. hope this helps. you must find your next job before you leave your current position to claim mileage.Brian.
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