Everything an Australian rideshare driver needs to stay compliant and keep more — from ABN and GST to BAS, deductions, records and key dates. Tick it off step by step.
Get these right from day one and you'll avoid penalties and headaches later.
You're running a business, so you need an Australian Business Number. It's free and takes about 10 minutes — or ALITAX can set it up for you.
Rideshare must register for GST from the very first fare — the $75,000 threshold does not apply. This is the step most new drivers miss.
Make sure your policy covers driving for reward. Compare rideshare insurers before you start carrying passengers.
Each quarter you report your GST. Keep these on track and lodgement is painless.
Grab your Uber and/or DiDi tax summary for the quarter. Driving for both? All income goes on one BAS.
GST is 1/11th of your fares, less GST credits on your business expenses. The ALITAX platform does this automatically.
Standard quarterly due dates: 28 Oct, 28 Feb, 28 Apr, 28 Jul. Late BAS attracts penalties — we make sure you never miss one.
The business-use portion of each of these is claimable. Keep receipts and a logbook to substantiate them.
Fuel or charging, servicing, repairs, tyres and registration — apportioned to your business-use percentage.
Your car loses value with use. If you own it, depreciation is a significant deduction; if you rent, the rental cost is deductible.
The work-related share of your mobile and data plan — you can't drive without the app running.
Uber and DiDi service fees, split fees and booking fees are all deductible business costs.
Car washes and detailing, tolls, parking, and even water or mints for passengers — the small stuff adds up.
The ATO can ask you to substantiate any claim. Good records turn a stressful audit into a non-event.
Records your business-use percentage — the basis for most of your car claims. Keep it valid and up to date.
Fuel, servicing, phone, insurance, rental — keep them digitally so nothing's lost at tax time.
Your Uber/DiDi tax summaries for each period are your income record — keep every one.