What costs can I claim as deductions when working from home?

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(Newbie)Newbie

10 Nov 2023

Hi all,

I've started working from home full time, and I've converted a bedroom into my working space. It is not used for any other purpose.

What, if any of the following can I claim as deductions on my income tax?

Water
Electricity
Gas
Rates
Insurance
Building depreciation

Is there anything else I can claim?

And if the answer is yes, how do I calculate the deduction?

If at some point in the future I need to use the room for other purposes at other times of the day, does that affect my ability to claim deductions during my working hours?

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Taxduck

(Taxicorn)Taxicorn

11 Nov 2023

Check this link for WFH expenses.

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/income-deductions-offsets-and-records/deductions-you-can-claim/working-from-home-expenses/

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Taxduck

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11 Nov 2023

Check this link for WFH expenses.

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/income-deductions-offsets-and-records/deductions-you-can-claim/working-from-home-expenses/

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HumanBeing

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17 Nov 2023

Thanks.

Looks like this is the key part, so I can't claim for rates and house insurance:

To claim occupancy expenses when you work from home, you must show that:

it was necessary for you to work from home because your employer doesn't provide you with an alternative place to work from

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