Can I claim working-from-home expenses?
Understand when working-from-home expenses may be deductible and what records the ATO expects.
Summary
The ATO provides rules for claiming working-from-home expenses when the expenses are connected to earning income and the required records are kept.
What this means
Working from home does not automatically make every household expense deductible. The ATO distinguishes between methods and requires records to support claims.
Expenses may need to be apportioned where they include private and work-related use.
Typical actions
- Check whether you meet the ATO requirements.
- Choose the calculation method that applies to your situation.
- Keep records of hours worked from home and expenses where required.
- Do not claim costs reimbursed by an employer.
Official ATO sources
Last checked: 24 August 2026
Working from home expenses
Explains ATO rules for claiming working-from-home expenses.
Deductions you can claim
Explains common deduction categories.
Records you need to keep
Explains the records needed to support deductions.
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