EOFY Savings: How to Make Your Scooter Rental Work for You This Tax Season

So, it’s June. Your hoodie’s on. The weather’s miserable. And every ad on your feed is yelling
“EOFY SALE!!”

But let’s talk about a different kind of end-of-financial-year (EOFY) win — one that’s not about discounts but real cash in your pocket.

If you’re a delivery rider in Australia, an international student, or on a working visa and using a scooter for work, this is the time to make that scooter work for you — financially. Because chances are, you’ve been spending money all year on the essentials: fuel, gear, weekly scooter rental… and yes, some of that can be claimed on tax.

Let’s break it down.

Wait — Can You Actually Claim a Scooter Rental?

Short answer: Yes, if you use it for work.

If you’re renting a scooter from HAA HAA Rentals and using it for delivery jobs in Australia (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Menulog, etc.), you’re likely eligible to claim some or all of the rental cost as a business expense.

If you’ve got an ABN and you’re earning through delivery platforms, you’re already considered a sole trader — and the ATO expects you to lodge a tax return.

So don’t miss this chance to lower your taxable income and potentially get money back.

What Can You Claim as a Delivery Rider?

If your scooter rental is used for food delivery work, here are common EOFY tax deductions you may be eligible for:

1. Scooter Rental Costs
   Your weekly scooter hire fee from HAA HAA Rentals? Claimable — as long as it’s used for work.
   Tip: If you ride 80% for work and 20% for personal, only claim 80%. Keep a simple logbook or notes on usage.
   
   
2. Fuel Costs
   Every fuel-up counts. Keep those receipts or track your kilometres.
   You can claim fuel using:

    

   • Cents-per-km method (for up to 5,000 work km)
   • Logbook method (more accurate and detailed)
     
     

   Tip: Apps like Stride or Vehicle Logbook make this dead easy.

3. Maintenance & Repairs
   With HAA HAA Rentals, servicing is free — but if you ever covered damage, or other paid fixes, those may also be deductible.
   
   
   
4. Delivery Gear
   Helmet, gloves, wet weather gear, reflective vests, delivery bags — if it’s required for the job and you paid for it, it’s deductible.
   Also, HAA HAA Rentals provides free delivery rider gear, so check with us first before buying new stuff.
   
   
5. Phone & Internet Bills
   You’re using your phone for navigation, orders, and apps. You can’t claim 100% — but 70–80% is reasonable for full-time riders.
   Reminder: Save your phone bills and log approximate work usage.
   
   

What Records You’ll Need

This is where most people slip up. The ATO won’t accept guesses. They want records.

Keep:

• Weekly rental invoices from HAA HAA Rentals
• Fuel receipts
• Gear and phone bills
• A logbook or tracking app to prove work-related travel
  
  

Lodging your tax return this year?
Do it before October 31st (unless you use a registered tax agent — then you may get an extension).

Don’t Overclaim

ATO doesn’t love vague “I reckon…” deductions. Stay smart. Keep your receipts. Only claim what’s truly work-related.

I’m on a Visa — Can I Still Lodge a Tax Return?

Yes.

If you’re earning income in Australia, even on a student visa or working holiday visa, you’re required to lodge a return.

And you should, because:

• It builds a clean tax record (helps with future visa applications)
• You might be owed a refund
• You can claim real work expenses you’ve already paid for
  
  

Tip: Use a tax agent who works with international students or delivery riders — they’ll know exactly what applies to you.

Why This Actually Matters

Most people miss out on EOFY wins because they:

• Don’t know what they can claim
• Don’t keep receipts
• Don’t bother lodging properly

But you? You’ve been hustling all year. Don’t let that go unnoticed.

Claim what’s yours.
Ride smart — and tax smarter.

HAA HAA Rentals Has Your Back

You already ride rain or shine. Why not squeeze more value out of the effort?
At HAA HAA Rentals, we’re not just handing over a key — we’re here to help you:

• Get your invoices fast
• Understand what to claim
• Stay flexible with no lock-in scooter rentals
  
  

Need help? Just email us.
Need a rental to start working? Let’s get you moving this week.

EOFY Bonus Tip

Set up a Google Drive or Dropbox folder called “Work Expenses 2025.” Start adding receipts now.
It’ll save you hours next June — and probably earn you a bigger refund.

Ride Safe. Ride Smart. Ride HAA HAA.
And this tax season — ride with receipts.