There are only two choices for how you can claim work-related motor vehicle travel.
You can claim a deduction for your vehicle expenses on the cents-per-kilometre basis if the travel claim does not exceed 5000 kilometres annually. It is important to obtain this year’s rate from the ATO or your CPA Australia-registered tax agent as the allowable rate for such claims changes annually. These claims must be based on reasonable estimates.
However, the log book method is necessary to claim a deduction for the total car-running expenses if your business travel exceeds 5000 kilometres, .
Contact your CPA Australia-registered tax agent to clarify what accounts for work-related travel and which of the two allowable methods can be better used to optimise your tax position.