Unusual travel related tax deductions

[chrisb]

A few years ago my accountant said I couldn't deduct cat boarding costs incurred because I had to travel for work. I disagreed with him but never pressed it because its only come up once. (The cat has two staff now)



What weird things do you deduct as work related travel expenses?

 

[RWJ777]

A few years ago my accountant said I couldn't deduct cat boarding costs incurred because I had to travel for work. I disagreed with him but never pressed it because its only come up once. (The cat has two staff now)



What weird things do you deduct as work related travel expenses?

If there are people here who are executives at the Health Services Union, this thread could be fascinating!

 

[Fantic125]

I suppose it's not an 'unusual' travel related tax deduction, but I'm not sure if many people consider it.

A few years a prior to achieving Gold status on *A, I purchased a CO Presidents Club annual membership to gain lounge access and claimed it as a tax deduction (because the lounges were considered 'a place of work').

(I'm not sure if there have been any changes in the tax rules since then; if you do consider doing then then please check with your tax agent prior!)

 

[Dyslexic traveler]

I must say any thing I can do to reduce my tax is a good thing , I like the idea of getting a tax break from sending the kids to Cat Med ( kids being Jack and Missy who have no idea they are cats ) :mrgreen:

The Dyslexic Traveler

 

[Archphoto]

I suppose it's not an 'unusual' travel related tax deduction, but I'm not sure if many people consider it.

A few years a prior to achieving Gold status on *A, I purchased a CO Presidents Club annual membership to gain lounge access and claimed it as a tax deduction (because the lounges were considered 'a place of work').

(I'm not sure if there have been any changes in the tax rules since then; if you do consider doing then then please check with your tax agent prior!)

I did the same - 99% of the flying I do is for business, and whilst I may relax with a beer (or 3) or a whiskey in the lounge, I also have to check emails, print out changes to schedules etc, etc. (I've never actually had to do this without lounge access - the mind boggles as to how I'd actually achieve it!!!???)

 

[Fruitcake]

I did the same - 99% of the flying I do is for business, and whilst I may relax with a beer (or 3) or a whiskey in the lounge, I also have to check emails, print out changes to schedules etc, etc.

The logical extension to this, of course is that if you can prove you took a series of flights for no reason other than to gain status with the airline, acquiring lounge access on business trips - surely the fare cost of the status run should be deductible?

 

[Archphoto]

The logical extension to this, of course is that if you can prove you took a series of flights for no reason other than to gain status with the airline, acquiring lounge access on business trips - surely the fare cost of the status run should be deductible?

Like your thinking there!! :mrgreen:

 

[Sprucegoose]

The logical extension to this, of course is that if you can prove you took a series of flights for no reason other than to gain status with the airline, acquiring lounge access on business trips - surely the fare cost of the status run should be deductible?

The Commissioner cant tell you how to spend your money.

 

[IrishPete]

I claim for kennels for the dog(s) if the trip is work-related. I don't use an accountant, that way they can't tell me what to do. I use the "reasonable person test" not the "accountant test". If I can claim for parking my car at the airport, then I can claim for parking my dog at the kennels.

Hmmm.... wonder if I can claim my ANZ Platinum Visa fee because it gives me free travel insurance? Never thought of that.

IP.