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Motor vehicle expenses - cents per km

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The motor vehicle cents per kilometre rates for 2008-09 have been issued by the Tax Office and are listed below. Please note these rates remain unchanged from 2007-08.

Engine Capacity

Rate Per KM

Up to 1600 cc

58 cpkm

1601cc to 2600cc

69 cpkm

2601cc and above

70 cpkm

Where your business use of a motor vehicle is greater than 70 per cent, it is recommended that a logbook be maintained as this is likely to increase the tax deductions available. A logbook is not required for commercial vehicles that are designed to carry more than one tonne.

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