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The ATO published some ‘interesting’ claims that they disallowed last financial year.

Over the years we have seen some tax deductions that we think are a bit far-fetched.

The ATO published some ‘interesting’ claims that they disallowed last financial year.

• Claims for Lego sets as gifts

• Sporting equipment/ membership fees children

• Dental expenses (a nice smile was essential to the work they do)

• A particularly “charitable” taxpayer who purchased a car as a gift for their mother;

• A taxpayer made a claim for “the cost of raising twins”, and another claiming “New born baby expensive”

• Claims for child support payments.

We have in the past been asked to claim:

• Expenses for gym membership and personal training costs (the GP thought it necessary to show patients that they live the life they preach)

• The cost of their wedding reception as they had invited a few patients.

• Claims for children’s birthday parties if patients are invited.

• Education costs of their children (they intend to employ them). Generally a hard claim to get passed the ATO even at the best of times but when the child is aged 9 we have our work cut out.

Its always a good idea to speak to a tax expert because they can tell you what’s not possible but more importantly what is possible. And some claims are made and allowable that you would never think possible.

Hitesh Mohanlal ACA, CA, Author. Lover of cars, his Team & Family, and Passionate About Making a Difference in People’s Financial Lives.

Hitesh Mohanlal is the majority owner of the WOW! Accountants and Business Advisors Group which consists of WOW! Accountants, MediSuccess & CrystalClear bookkeeping.

He is the author of Double Your Profits & Reduce Your Working Hours for Medical Practitioners and The Passport to Wealth & Real Financial Freedom for Medical Professionals, and written two guides for medical professionals; Blueprint for a Wildly Successful Medical Practice for Medical Professionals and The Ultimate Guide for Medical Professionals Who Want to Pay Less Tax!