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Last reviewed 27 October 2026 · Rates: ATO, FY 2022–23 to 2026–27

ATO cents per kilometre rates by year

Short answer
The ATO rate was 78 cents per kilometre for 2022–23 and is 91 cents for 2026–27. Each year you can claim up to 5,000 business kilometres per car at that year's rate.

Source: ATO, cents per kilometre method (individuals) · FY 2022–23 to 2026–27 · checked 27 Oct 2026

Rates by year

Rates by year
Income yearRateMaximum claim at 5,000 km
2026–2791 c/kmA$4,550.00
2025–2688 c/kmA$4,400.00
2024–2588 c/kmA$4,400.00
2023–2485 c/kmA$4,250.00
2022–2378 c/kmA$3,900.00

Source: ATO · FY 2022–23 to 2026–27 · checked 27 Oct 2026

The maximum claim is our arithmetic (rate × 5,000 km), not a figure the ATO publishes.

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