Fuel Logbook (ATO) Example
Example document for Fuel Logbook (ATO). Use this as a reference when creating your own.
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Document: Fuel Logbook (ATO)
Example Document
Last updated 7/27/2026
Fuel Logbook
Vehicle Details
- Make/Model: Toyota Hilux
- Registration Number: 1AB 2CD
- Engine Capacity: 2.8 Litre Diesel
- Owner Name: John Smith Plumbing
Logbook Period
- Start Date: 01/07/2023
- End Date: 23/09/2023
- Total Kilometres Travelled: 3500
- Business Kilometres Travelled: 2100
- Business Use Percentage: 60%
| Date | Trip Start | Trip End | Odometer Start | Odometer End | Total Kilometres | Reason for Journey | Business Use % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2023 | 07:00 | 07:45 | 50000 | 50045 | 45 | Drive from office to job site in Bondi | 100% |
| 01/07/2023 | 16:00 | 16:45 | 50200 | 50245 | 45 | Drive from job site back to office | 100% |
| 01/07/2023 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 50245 | 50275 | 30 | Drive home to private residence | 0% |
| 02/07/2023 | 07:30 | 08:00 | 50275 | 50300 | 25 | Drive from home to office | 0% |
| 02/07/2023 | 09:00 | 09:30 | 50350 | 50385 | 35 | Drive to hardware store for supplies | 100% |
Declaration I, John Smith, declare that this logbook represents a true and accurate record of journeys made by the vehicle described above during the 12-week period stated.
- Signature: J. Smith
- Date: 24/09/2023
Notes
This example shows a clear distinction between private and business use. The commute between home and the business premises is marked as 0% private use. Travel between the office and job sites is 100% business use. The odometer readings are continuous.
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Document Type
Fuel Logbook (ATO)
A record of motor vehicle travel used to claim work-related car expenses on your tax return under ATO rules.