Home Office Expenses – What You Can Claim in 2025
Working from home? Here’s what you can claim.
With more Australians working remotely or splitting time between the office and home, claiming home office deductions has become more important than ever.
Whether you’re a salaried employee, small business owner, or sole trader in Maitland, you may be eligible to claim a portion of your home-related running expenses.
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What counts as working from home?
You’re eligible to claim home office deductions if you:
– Perform income-earning work at home
– Have a dedicated work area or regularly use a shared space for work
– Incur additional running costs due to working from home
This applies whether you work full-time from home, split your time (hybrid), or run your own business.
Methods of claiming in 2025
The ATO allows two main options:
1. Fixed Rate Method (67 cents per hour)
Includes:
– Electricity and gas (lighting, heating, cooling)
– Mobile & home phone use
– Internet usage
– Computer consumables (e.g., ink, paper)
– Depreciation of office furniture and equipment
You’ll need a record of hours worked (e.g., timesheet, diary, roster).
2. Actual Cost Method
Claim the actual portion of expenses directly related to your work, including:
– Electricity/gas (based on floor space and usage)
– Internet and phone (business % use)
– Equipment depreciation
– Cleaning costs (for dedicated office areas)
Requires detailed records, calculations, and receipts.
What expenses can’t you claim?
– Occupancy costs (rent, mortgage interest, council rates) — unless you’re running a business from home
– Coffee, tea, toilet paper or everyday household items
– Time spent doing personal tasks at home (even if you check emails here and there)
Who benefits most?
We regularly assist:
– Salaried employees working remotely in full or part-time capacity
– Business owners operating from home
– Contractors and freelancers across digital, professional and creative sectors
– Health professionals conducting telehealth
– Tradespeople doing admin or quoting work from home
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Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Financial Planners – Maitland:
- Office: 93 Lawes St, East Maitland, NSW, 2323
- Phone: 0249336888
- Email: maitland@bottrellaccounting.com.a
- Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm | Saturday 9am–2pm
At Bottrell Accounting, we help Maitland locals maximise their tax returns — with full compliance. We’ll assess your eligibility, help you track the right records, and ensure your claims stack up with the ATO.
Why clients choose us:
- We take the guesswork out of home office deductions
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