12th May 2020   |   Tax

From 1 March until 30 June 2020, ATO allows Australians working from home to claim 80c per hour for each hour spend working from home. This will cover all your expenses, including:

  • Heating and cooling
  • Electricity
  • Mobile phone,
  • internet
  • depreciation of office equipment

To claim a deduction for working from home, all of the following must apply:

  • You must have spent the money.
  • The expense must be directly related to earning your income.
  • You must have a record to prove it.

click the link below for more information:

https://www.ato.gov.au/general/covid-19/support-for-individuals-and-employees/employees-working-from-home/

 

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