Updated on 16 October 2024
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If you work from home, there are some tax deductions you may be able to claim.
Since July 1, 2022, the ways you claim work-from-home tax deductions have changed. It means you may need to keep new records for your tax return.
With this approach, you track the actual expenses you have from working at home.
Here's how it works:
The fixed rate covers things like:
internet
electricity and gas costs
phone costs
stationery
computer add-ons like ink cartridges, software programs and power adaptors.
If you use this method, you can’t make another separate claim for these costs. But you can claim:
You need to keep records of all the hours you work from home, for the whole year you worked.
To claim work-from-home deductions:
You must work from home to do your job, not just check emails or take calls occasionally.
You need to have extra costs because you work from home. You can’t claim everyday items like tea or coffee, or things your employer gives you, like laptops or mobile phones.
You must keep records that show you have these costs.
If you have things for both work and personal use, you can only claim the work-related part.
Please note: Australian Retirement Trust is not a tax agent. We recommend you talk to a registered tax adviser for professional advice.
As a member with Australian Retirement Trust, you get personal financial advice about your accounts with us. We’re here to help get your super on track.
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