If you’re a small business owner in Melbourne, the end of financial year (EOFY) is the perfect time to invest in your brand and claim back some of the cost. One of the smartest moves you can make is wrapping your business vehicle. Yes, your vehicle wrap may be tax deductible.
At Drive Creative, we work with tradies, sole traders, and growing businesses who want more than just good-looking signage. They want returns. In this post, we’ll show you how to turn your van wrap into a smart tax deduction.
Is a Vehicle Wrap Tax Deductible?
Yes. According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), vehicle signage that promotes your business is considered a marketing expense, and in most cases, it's fully tax deductible.
This includes:
- Full wraps
- Partial wraps
- Decals and logos
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Design and installation costs
If the wrap is used to advertise your business and the vehicle is used for work, you can claim it.
Ready to make your vehicle work harder for your brand and your tax return?
How the ATO Classifies Vehicle Wraps
The ATO classifies business-related advertising as a deductible operating expense. That includes:
- Signs on work vans and utes
- Fleet branding for commercial use
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Re-branding costs for vehicle signage
If you use your vehicle for both business and personal purposes, you can claim a portion of the wrap cost based on business use. Your accountant or tax agent can help work out the correct percentage.
When to Claim Your Wrap
You must claim the deduction in the same financial year the expense occurred. So if you get your wrap installed before June 30, you can include it in this year’s tax return.
That’s why now is the best time to book in. Wait too long and you’ll have to wait another year to benefit from the write-off.
What Records You Need
To claim your wrap as a business expense, make sure you keep:
- A copy of your invoice from Drive Creative
- Payment confirmation
- Details showing how the vehicle is used for business
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Photos of the finished wrap (optional but helpful)
We provide all the documentation you need, clearly labelled and tax-ready.
Why It Makes Sense for Tradies in Edithvale
Edithvale is full of residential customers and local businesses that rely on tradies. Wrapping your ute or van in this area does two things at once: it markets your services and reduces your taxable income.
It’s the kind of smart, local marketing that pays off both short-term and long-term.
Smart Signage Moves for Seaford Small Businesses
Seaford is a great example of where vehicle signage can work hard for your brand. If you do regular jobs across this suburb, a wrap means more people recognise your business — and you may be able to claim it as a tax deduction too.
Driving through Seaford each week? Make sure every kilometre is working for your marketing and your tax position.
Take Advantage of Instant Asset Write-Offs
Depending on your business structure, you may be able to use the instant asset write-off or small business simplified depreciation rules. These can allow you to deduct the full cost of the wrap in the year you paid for it.
Check with your accountant to see what applies to you.
Why Choose Drive Creative
When it comes to wrapping your vehicle for business, timing and documentation matter, especially around tax time. That’s where we come in.
- Fast turnarounds to meet important deadlines
- Fully itemised invoices for your accountant
- High-quality materials and professional installation
- Trusted by businesses from BMW to local sole traders
Book Now and Get 500 Free Business Cards
Every vehicle wrap now comes with 500 printed business cards at no extra cost. It’s a simple way to boost your brand both on the road and in hand.
Wrap Now, Claim Later
Whether you're in Braeside, Seaford, or Edithvale, now is the time to invest in your brand and reduce your tax. A professional wrap from Drive Creative is more than a look; it’s a business move.
