Work From Home Deductions Calculator
Calculate your work from home tax deductions using the ATO's 70 cents per hour method or actual expenses method. Find which gives you the bigger tax refund.
Fixed Rate Method (70 cents per hour)
Simple calculation - just track your hours worked from home. The rate covers electricity, phone, internet, and stationery.
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Items under $300 are fully deductible. Items over $300 are depreciated.
Your Tax Deduction
Fixed Rate Deduction
$1,029
Actual Expense Deduction
$1,128
Best Method
Actual
Potential Tax Refund (30% bracket)
$367
Extra by Choosing Best Method
$32 more
Method Comparison
Deduction Breakdown
Fixed Rate (70c/hr) Breakdown
Actual Expense Breakdown
Fixed Rate (70c/hr) Covers:
- ✓ Home electricity and gas (heating/cooling)
- ✓ Home internet
- ✓ Mobile phone data and calls
- ✓ Stationery and computer consumables
- Claim separately:
- + Computer, monitor, laptop (depreciation)
- + Office furniture (desk, chair)
- + Work-related software subscriptions
Record Keeping Requirements:
- Fixed Rate:
- • Diary, timesheet, or roster showing WFH hours
- • Record of additional equipment purchases
- Actual Expenses:
- • All bills and receipts
- • Diary showing work use vs personal use
- • Floor plan if claiming occupancy costs