WFH - Claiming Utilities Bills Not In My Name

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You're right in thinking about what records you're going to need to show you've spent the money. It's okay for the bill to be in your parent's name as long as you keep a copy of the bill. We'll also need evidence that you've actually paid the money you claim. The fixed rate method allows you to claim 67 cents per hour for all additional expenses you incur when you work from home once you've met the eligibility criteria. Have you had a look at the governments energy rating website (https://www.energyrating.gov.au/)? It gives you an opportunity to look up an appliance for example to see what the energy rate is. It's also got an energy rating calculator. You might also want to have a look at the information on our website where it talksa bout the fixed rate method - 67 cents (https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/income-and-deductions/deductions-you-can-claim/working-from-home-expenses/fixed-rate-method---67-cents/#Recordkeepingforthefixedratemethod).

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