I work as an Engineer in the IT industry. I'm required to drive my car to work everyday so that I can drive to client sites in the event of emergencies that can't be resolved remotely.
Just want to stipulate my car being available is a work requirement.
Am I able to claim the parking expenses for when my car is parked outside of my work?

Hi Stephen

Best to speak to your accountant/tax advisor about this one. I would also suggest that you approach your employer (if you haven't already done so) to see if they will contribute to/reimburse some of this expense given they require you to have your vehicle available.

Hi Stephen

Unfortunately the parking expenses for your car parked outside your work would not be claimable by you. If you took the car to see a client and incurred the parking expenses there then the parking expenses would be claimable.

Agree with Amy's comments above to ask your employer for reimbursement for the expenses or your salary can be adjusted accordingly to reflect the expenses you would have to incur.

Hi Stephen,

The parking expenses would be tax deductible, IF your employment contract specifically stipulates that you must have your own car available at all times, for work purposes. Your car must be parked somewhere to carry out your duties, so if you incurred parking fees as a result, then it would be claimable in your tax return.

We have called the ATO and confirmed also, with the reference number for the call being : The reference number for this call is 105 121 547 6626.

I agree with Suresh and Amy - it is best to have the expenses reimbursed if possible.

Kind regards,
Jenny Thai
JTR & Associates