Understanding the Australian Taxation Code for Travel

For home care practitioners who travel to clients' homes, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides specific guidelines for claiming travel expenses. You can claim travel expenses using a cents-per-kilometer method or a logbook method, each with its own rules and limitations. The cents-per-kilometer method allows claims for up to 5,000 kilometers per year per vehicle at a set rate, which for the 2023-2024 financial year is 85 cents per kilometer. Alternatively, the logbook method requires maintaining detailed records of all work-related travel over a representative 12-week period. Both methods require accuracy and compliance, which can often be time-consuming.

Simplify Travel Logs with Home Care Scheduler

Home Care Scheduler streamlines this process by connecting to your practice management software, including Cliniko, Nookal, and Coreplus, to retrieve your client appointments. Our application automatically converts your appointment schedule into ATO-compliant travel data, including distances, purposes, and costs per kilometer. With built-in route optimization and travel calculation, you can ensure that every trip is accurately recorded and compliant with ATO requirements. Plus, our platform generates a travel diary that provides the necessary documentation for both the logbook and cents-per-kilometer methods. By integrating seamlessly with your existing tools, Home Care Scheduler not only saves you time but also reduces the risk of errors, giving you confidence in your travel expense claims.

Affordable Pricing That Pays for Itself

Home Care Scheduler charges just $0.25 per appointment included in the travel data. This cost is considerably lower than the amount you can claim back as tax deductions. For example, consider a 15 km trip: at the current ATO rate of $0.88 per kilometer, you could claim $13.20 in tax deductions for that trip. With our service costing just $0.25 per appointment, you save considerable tax dollars while ensuring your travel data is accurate and compliant. The process is quick, efficient, and can be completed overnight, saving you time and maximizing your tax savings with minimal effort.

Start Saving Time and Maximizing Your Tax Deductions Today!

With Home Care Scheduler, you can simplify travel logging, reduce your administrative burden, and ensure compliance with ATO requirements—all while saving significant tax dollars. Don't let manual processes slow you down. Take control of your travel data now!