THERE’S never been a better time to hit the shops. Despite reports to the contrary, it seems women may be able to claim handbags on tax.
But there’s a catch — you have to keep a logbook to prove it carried more than lipstick and lunch to the office.
Accountants are trying to clarify tax rules for women, following reports that suggested that the Australian Tax Office (ATO) makes it easier for men to claim deductions for briefcases than it does handbags.
