ATO warns drivers that mileage claims on lodged Tax returns will be carefully looked at

Drivers are warned to be careful when lodging tax returns this year, the Australian Taxation Office will be looking closer into work-related car expenses such as mileage claims.

The ATO’s assistant commissioner, Karen Float, said millions of motorists make car-related expenses every year but there are concerns some are still over-claiming.

In order to claim travel expenses you must have a work-related need to travel whilst performing your job.