Can I deduct rent fees spouse paid

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WendyATO · Answer

Are you a sole trader and running home-based business? If so, you may be able to claim rent under the occupancy expenses (https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Income-and-deductions-for-business/Deductions/Deductions-for-home-based-business-expenses/Sole-trader-or-partnership-home-based-business/) if eligible. If not, then you cannot claim rent under WFH when not in business. To be able to claim you're right you need to have proof you're paying the rent. Does the rental lease have both names? Can you prove from your bank statements you're paying a portion of the rent to your spouse's bank account where the rent is being deducted from? Do you have receipts of payment for rent that is in both names? If so, shouldn't be an issue for you to claim.

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