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Ute and Van Tax Deductions for Tradies: What You Can Claim

Your ute or van might not count as a car for tax. Learn how the one tonne rule works, whether your dual cab qualifies, when you can claim the drive to site, and the records that back up your claim in 2026–27.

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Car Expenses You Can Claim in Australia: 2026–27 Guide

Work out which car expenses you can claim in Australia for 2026–27. We cover fuel, rego, servicing and more, which trips count, how cents per km compares to the logbook method, and the records the ATO expects you to keep.

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Rideshare Driver Logbook: The App Built for How You Drive

Driving for Uber, DiDi or DoorDash? Learn which kilometres the ATO counts as business use, the GST rules for passenger and delivery drivers, and how CarSavvy’s Shift mode logs a whole shift in one session, so your logbook is ready at tax time.

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The Logbook App with Receipt Capture: How AI Quick Capture Works

Most logbook apps only track kilometres, but the ATO logbook method also needs your car expense receipts. Here’s what the ATO accepts, which expenses to capture, and how CarSavvy’s free AI Quick Capture turns a receipt photo into an ATO-ready record.

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Complete How-to Guide to Trips, Expenses, and Reports in CarSavvy

Learn how to set up CarSavvy for automatic trip tracking, expense capture and exporting reports.

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Car Logbook Method Explained: ATO Rules, Mistakes & Mid Year Fixes (2026)

Registered tax agent Hawkeye financial from Hawkeye Financial explains why he recommends CarSavvy to Australian sole traders and business drivers for ATO-compliant logbook records.

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Tax Agent Recommended Logbook App

Registered tax agent Hawkeye financial from Hawkeye Financial explains why he recommends CarSavvy to Australian sole traders and business drivers for ATO-compliant logbook records.

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ATO Cents Per Kilometre Rate 2026-27 | CarSavvy

The ATO has increased the cents per kilometre rate to 91 cents for 2026-27. Here is what it means, who can claim it, and how to make sure you get every dollar.

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Free Vehicle Log Book Template (ATO-Compliant) Excel

Download a free ATO-compliant vehicle log book template in Excel. Learn what to record, how the logbook method works, and easier alternatives for busy drivers.

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CarSavvy vs Driversnote — The Best Logbook App for Australian Drivers in 2026

CarSavvy and Driversnote both cover the basics, but CarSavvy offers more for Australian drivers, including AI expense capture, rideshare shift mode and lower pricing.

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Cents per km vs Logbook Method: Which Pays More in 2026–27?

Should you use cents per km or the logbook method for 2026–27? Compare the 91c rate and $4,550 cap with the uncapped logbook method, try our free calculator, and see which gives you the bigger car deduction.

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How to Keep an ATO-Compliant Logbook (2026) | CarSavvy

Step-by-step ATO logbook guide for Australia 2026 — with worked example, common mistakes and a free downloadable template.

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