Working from home — how to claim tax deductions.
Working from home? You may claim a portion of expenses to reduce your tax — but only when you follow the ATO rules and keep good records.
Working from home — how to claim tax deductions.
Working from home? You may claim a portion of expenses to reduce your tax — but only when you follow the ATO rules and keep good records.
Two methods to choose from
Fixed-rate (per hour)
Apply the ATO's published rate against your hours worked from home.
Actual cost method
Claim a calculated portion of running expenses based on real usage.
Graham Yuan
Managing Director
ABS Solutions
"Our partners bring together the right expertise and the right relationships to deliver real results for your business, your family and your future."
Why us
Dedicated work area
A dedicated, separately identifiable area (e.g. a study) allows a proportional claim against electricity, heating and cooling, cleaning, furniture depreciation and equipment repairs. The ATO may ask for photos, floor plans and written explanation.
Deep dive
How we help you make it happen.
From compliance to optimisation — pick a topic to explore how we work with you.
- Lighting, heating and cooling
- Cleaning of the work area
- Depreciation of office furniture and equipment
- Work portion of phone and internet
- Stationery, printer ink and work software / subscriptions
