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Depreciation on private car for work

Posted 29 July 2013

Hi, I use my car for work, and I don't receive a car allowance, I am only refunded for services and petrol, can I claim depreciation on the vehicle?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
31 July 2013 at 0:50

How often do you use your car for work purposes?

Sakkie says:
31 July 2013 at 17:29

Hi, I use the vehicle daily, and do about 2000 kilometers a month.

Thanks

TaxTim TaxTim says:
31 July 2013 at 23:22

You would be able to claim depreciation on your vehicle, but would need to prove to SARS the basis for apportioning expenses between business and private use by keeping a vehicle logbook or demonstrating some similar method.

See this article for more: How to calculate Wear and Tear.

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