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Working from home is becoming the norm for many people. It’s important to think about the deductible expenses that you may be able to claim when working from home and make sure you include them in your tax return.
To claim working from home expenses, you must:
The ATO have 2 methods available to calculate your claim, revised fixed rate method or the actual cost method.
Revised Fixed Rate Method
You no longer need a dedicated work area or separate room used as an office. The revised rate of 67 cents per work hour covers your running expenses.
Expenses included in the revised fixed rate are:
You can claim a separate deduction for the decline in value of assets used while working from home, such as computers and office furniture and the repairs and maintenance of these assets. You can claim for cleaning, only if you have a dedicated home office.
You must keep records of hours worked and work-related expenses and a diary to show work usage for the internet and assets. See the ATO guide.
ATO Home Office Actual Cost Method
To use the actual cost method, you claim for the actual expenses incurred by working from home. This method does require detailed calculations and records. If you plan to use this method, see ato.gov.au/home
Contact your WDF team member if you would like to discuss the calculation of your working from home deduction. Phone 02 6921 5444 or email accountants@wdf.com.au
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