Real Estate Agents · FY2025-26 Edition
Real Estate Agent Tax Deduction Calculator
High-km driving, marketing spend and the commission rule — tuned for agents who live in their car.
What's inside
- ✓Car comparison tuned for high-km agents — the logbook method usually wins big
- ✓Commission-entitlement gate: salary-only agents can't claim marketing (the ATO's 'Robin' rule)
- ✓Property styling and client gift categories with the income-connection test
- ✓Certificate renewal tracking
- ✓12-week logbook with 5-year validity notes
- ✓Current FY2025-26 rates on a sources tab with ATO links — nothing hard-coded
- ✓Tax saving estimate at your marginal rate (estimate only)
- ✓Record-keeping checklist matched to ATO substantiation rules
- ✓Print-ready one-page summary for your accountant
- ✓Medicare levy exemption + deductible super contribution support
- ✓No macros. Protected formulas. Works in Excel & Google Sheets.
Myth check — things you can't claim
- ✗Suits aren't claimable
- ✗Vendor-paid advertising isn't yours to claim
- ✗Entertainment is not deductible
The full myths tab inside the workbook covers your occupation's complete list, straight from the ATO occupation guide.
General information only — not tax, legal or financial advice. This workbook applies published ATO rates and rules for FY2025-26 but does not consider your personal circumstances. We are not registered tax agents. Confirm your position at ato.gov.au or with a registered tax agent.