Letter from the Tax Office; Want to see my cars Log book etc

[Mondie]

Somehow l knew this day would eventually come.

The ATO have sent me a letter requesting my original car logbook and proof of onwership be sent with this years tax return if l intend making a claim for work related car expenses using the % of business use method. l am not concerned, everything l have claimed has been fair and by the book with the exception of my fuel claim thats probably pushing the limits a little. _

l was wondering if anyone else has recieved such a letter or has in the past? The thing l dont understand is why they need proof of ownership. l thought with the big brother network that exists these days the ATO could press a few keys and tap straight into VicRoads database and know what cars l have had when, kms travelled at purchase and disposal etc etc.

Interested to hear others experiences. Who else got a letter and who has had the unfortnate experience of an audit over car deductions in the past?

Cheers Mondie