Tax time 2017: Sharing economy, dodgy deductions and property investors face ATO crackdown 11 Dodgy Deductions –  According to the ATO, these are the things you probably can’t claim: Trips between home and work. Generally you can’t claim a deduction for these because they’re considered private travel. Car expenses for transporting bulky tools or equipment, unless: you need to use your bulky tools to do your job; your employer requires you to transport this equipment; there is no secure area to store the equipment at work. Car expenses that have been salary sacrificed. Meal expenses for travel, unless you were required to work … Continue reading 2017 Tax Time Crackdown for Many