I am wanting to use the short-cut method to claim working from home costs.
I have had two jobs in this time, and worked the entire time in these jobs from home.
But I am unsure how to calculate how many hours I worked in that time.
Is there an easy way to calculate this? Or do I have to ask my previous employer for those details?
Thank you
Hey @pillowhead
I don't think the ATO will know how many hours you've worked. You might need to check your payslips to calculate it.
You'll need to be pretty accurate as the ATO might ask for proof. There is more info here:
Hey @pillowhead
I don't think the ATO will know how many hours you've worked. You might need to check your payslips to calculate it.
You'll need to be pretty accurate as the ATO might ask for proof. There is more info here:
Hi @pillowhead. FY22 was a year of changes, working from home at times and elsewhere at others. So in our household:
But if you don't have such logs, and you only worked the hours your employer paid you for, TheGoods' idea of asking your employer might be your best (only?) way.
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