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Download Free Tax Resources To Help Boost Your Refund
Tracking your expenses can be tricky, especially if you don’t keep records all in one place. Let’s help you fix that with these free logbook templates and expense trackers from Etax!
Unfortunately, many taxpayers leave money in the ATO’s pocket that should be part of their tax refund! Often simply because they don’t have the right evidence to support their claims.
At Etax, it’s our job to help you get the best possible tax refund each year, so we’ve created these tools to make expense tracking easier. They may help you save time, stay organised and maximise your next tax refund.
Use these logbook templates and expense trackers to maximise your tax return this year. They can add hundreds of dollars to your tax refund.
How to use the expense trackers, logbook template and diaries
Simply download the tools you need, save them to your tax folder, and start tracking your expenses! Just remember to use them regularly throughout the year.
Work From Home Diary
Use our work from home diary to track your work from home (WFH) hours. Just enter the date and number of hours you worked at home each day, and the diary keeps a running tally for the year.
Download a WFH diary:
Vehicle Logbook Template
Our vehicle logbook template helps you maximise deductions from your work-related car journeys. This free template makes it easy to track every business trip you take, including the date, odometer readings, distance and purpose of travel.
The logbook method requires you to keep it for a continuous 12-week period that reflects your typical driving. It stays valid for up to five years if your car usage remains consistent.
Download car logbook template:
Read our guide on how to claim your car expenses using the logbook method for step by step instructions.
Rental Income and Expense Tracker
If you own a rental property, it’s important to track your rental income against your expenses at tax time. This rental income and expenses spreadsheet makes it simple to keep track of all your rental property finances in one place.
Download a rental property income and expense tracker:
Are you missing out on valuable rental property deductions on your tax return? Here are 27 refund-boosting rental tax deductions you might be entitled to claim.
Business Income and Expense Tracker
This business income and expenses spreadsheet helps you track your business, freelance, or contract finances (including share economy work). It can help you keep accurate records to support your claims on your tax return.
Download a business income and expense tracker:
Travel Diary
Use our travel diary template to record your work-related travel and maximise your travel deductions on your tax return.
Download a travel diary PDF for your business trips
Be sure to read our work-related travel expenses guide for more details about the types of travel you can claim.
Laundry Diary
Use this laundry diary to keep a list of all your laundry and dry-cleaning costs for eligible clothing. These expenses may seem small, but it’s surprising how quickly they add up over a year.
Download a laundry diary here:
Statutory Declaration Form
Use this official statutory declaration form to declare that the information on your tax return is true when you no longer have the original evidence.
Download a Statutory Declaration Form:
Authorisation Letters
If you need to authorise someone else to act on your behalf for any part of your tax return, or you do not have access to an Australian bank account, please get in touch. We can send you instructions on how to authorise someone else to assist you.
Let us know what assistance you need or if you wish to provide alternative bank details:
Basic Individual Tax Return Checklist
This Individual Tax Return Checklist contains a basic list of supporting documents you will need to complete your tax return.
Need some extra help with tax deductions? Read our blog here.
Advanced Individual Tax Return Checklist
This Individual Tax Return Checklist contains a more complex list of supporting documents you may need to complete your tax return.
For personal use only
We provide these vehicle logbook templates and expense tracking resources free for self-guided tax return activities. It is okay to use them for personal purposes, but it is not legal to re-distribute, re-brand or sell these materials, or their contents, without prior authorisation.
For expert advice and help, lodge your tax return with Etax.com.au today!
Frequently asked questions
A vehicle logbook template helps you record work-related car journeys. It usually includes the date, odometer readings, kilometres travelled and the reason for each trip.
An expense tracker helps you keep clear records during the year. This makes it easier to find deductions, support your claims and complete your tax return.
In some cases, you may need written evidence, diary records or other proof. A statutory declaration may help in limited situations, but it does not replace good record keeping. Keep receipts wherever possible.
Update your tracker as soon as you incur an expense or complete a trip. Regular updates reduce the risk of missing deductions or forgetting important details.
You can track work from home hours, car trips, rental property income and expenses, business income and costs, travel expenses, laundry costs and other tax-related records.
Yes. You can download the Etax expense trackers, diaries and logbook templates for free.
