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As an Uber, DiDi, or rideshare driver in 2026, your car is your primary income-generating asset. Because rideshare drivers operate under an Australian Business Number (ABN) as sole traders, claiming your vehicle expenses correctly is the most powerful way to lower your taxable income and keep more of your rideshare earnings.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) uses advanced data-matching technology to track rideshare income directly from digital platforms. To stay compliant and maximize your deductions, you must understand the rules of the road for the 2025–26 tax year.
The ATO offers two distinct methods for calculating and claiming your vehicle expenses. For almost all rideshare drivers, one method yields a much larger return.
If you drive frequently, this method allows you to claim the exact business-use percentage of all your actual car running costs.
If you only drive rideshare occasionally as a minor side hustle, this option offers simplicity but heavily caps your return.
Distinguishing between personal, commuting, and business driving is where many drivers get audited.
If you choose the Logbook Method to maximize your deductions, your records must be completely bulletproof. If the ATO requests an audit, a sloppy ledger will result in your deductions being wiped out.
Pro Tip: Keep an odometer reading on 1 July and 30 June every year. Even during years 2 through 5 of using an existing logbook, you must record your opening and closing financial year odometer figures to substantiate your total annual mileage.
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