For real estate agents, property managers, and leasing consultants employed by an agency. Car expenses tend to be the largest claim given the high kilometres for inspections and client meetings.
Car expenses for inspections and client meetings
High-kilometre role — a logbook is recommended over the cents-per-km method.
logbook method recommendedPhone/internet for client contact
Work-related portion of phone and internet use.
Marketing costs
Marketing costs paid personally and not reimbursed by the agency.
Licence renewal
Real estate agent's licence/certificate of registration renewal.
CPD training
Professional development/CPD points training.
Compulsory branded uniform
Where work-related clothing is a compulsory branded uniform.
People in this occupation often forget to claim these — check they apply to you.
Entertainment/client gifts — generally non-deductible for employees; different rules apply to genuinely self-employed principals
Normal business attire
Home-to-office commuting
The full cost of a car used mostly privately
Logbook — 12 continuous weeks if claiming actual car costs
Receipt — Licence renewal receipt
Invoice — Marketing expense invoices
Diary — Phone use diary
General information only, not tax advice — content last reviewed 01/07/2026 against ATO guidance for FY2025-26. Whether a specific expense is deductible depends on your individual circumstances; confirm with a registered tax agent or the ATO before lodging.