🏙️ Melbourne & VIC · Tax Agent #25287564

Uber & DiDi Driver Tax in Melbourne

Melbourne is one of Australia's strongest rideshare markets — steady demand, a packed events calendar, and plenty of airport work. Knowing exactly what you can claim makes a real difference to your take-home.

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📍Melbourne Driver Snapshot● 2026
Typical gross earnings
$26–34/ hour
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Demand: Very strongSteady all-week demand
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CityLink & EastLinkClaimable on your BAS
First 2 quarters freeRegistered tax agent
$26–34
Gross / hour in Melbourne
2 FREE
BAS quarters to start
10,000+
Drivers helped Australia-wide
15+ yrs
Registered tax agent
🚕 For Melbourne drivers

Why Melbourne drivers choose ALITAX

We understand exactly what Uber and DiDi drivers in Melbourne need — from local costs to maximum deductions.

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A tax agent who knows VIC

We serve rideshare drivers right across Melbourne — the CBD, the inner north, the airport runs, and the late-night city shifts. Registered Tax Agent #25287564.

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We know Melbourne driving costs

From CityLink and EastLink tolls to parking and hybrid fuel savings, we know the local costs you can legitimately claim.

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First 2 BAS quarters free

New to rideshare or switching agents? Your first two Business Activity Statements are completely free.

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Rental & insurance sorted

Compare the best rideshare car rentals and insurance available in VIC.

Fast, online, easy

Upload your Uber or DiDi statement and we do the rest. No office visit required — handled online, wherever you are in Melbourne.

Maximum deductions

We hunt down every legitimate deduction a Melbourne rideshare driver can claim, so you never pay more tax than you owe.

💸 What Melbourne drivers can claim

The business-use portion of each of these is deductible — the GST is claimable on your BAS, and the cost lowers your taxable income.

Fuel & charging
CityLink & EastLink
Servicing & repairs
Car depreciation
Rideshare insurance
Car rental
Phone & data
Platform fees
Cleaning & car washes
❓ Melbourne driver questions

Melbourne rideshare tax FAQs

Do I need to register for GST as an Uber driver in Melbourne?
Yes. In Melbourne and everywhere in Australia, rideshare drivers must register for GST from their first fare — the $75,000 threshold doesn't apply because the ATO treats ride-sourcing as taxi travel. ALITAX can register you and lodge your BAS each quarter.
Who is the best tax agent for Uber drivers in Melbourne?
ALITAX is a registered tax agent (Tax Agent #25287564) specialising in Uber and DiDi drivers across Melbourne and VIC. Your first two BAS quarters are free.
What can I claim as a Melbourne rideshare driver?
The business-use portion of fuel, CityLink and EastLink tolls, servicing, depreciation, phone, platform fees, cleaning, registration, rental and insurance. Keep a logbook and we'll claim the maximum you're entitled to.
How much does Uber BAS lodgement cost in Melbourne?
Your first two BAS quarters are free with ALITAX. After that it's a low flat fee per quarter — see our pricing page for current rates.
Driving for Uber or DiDi in Melbourne?Let a registered tax agent handle your BAS — free for your first 2 quarters.
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