Free tool · FY 2025-26
Work From Home
Deduction Calculator
Estimate your WFH deduction using the ATO fixed-rate method — 70¢ for every hour you work from home.
Potential deduction
$515
736 hrs × 70¢
Indicative tax saving
~$155
at a 30% marginal rate
Estimate only. Excludes the Medicare levy and your personal circumstances — your actual outcome is determined by the ATO when you lodge.
Before you claim this
- You must keep a record of your actual hours— a diary, timesheet, roster or similar covering the whole year. Estimates aren't accepted.
- The 70¢ rate already coverselectricity, gas, internet, phone, stationery and consumables — you can't claim those separately on top.
- Depreciation on a desk, chair or computer can be claimed in addition to the fixed rate.
- The alternative is the actual cost method — more record-keeping, sometimes a bigger claim. You can only use one method per year.
- Check the current rules at ato.gov.au.
WFH is just one deduction.
TaxMate scans 12 months of your bank transactions and flags potential deductions across every ATO label — phone, clothing, education, travel, tools and more.
Find My Deductions →This calculator provides general information only, based on published ATO rates for the fixed-rate method. It is not tax advice and doesn't consider your personal circumstances. TaxMate is not a registered tax agent. Verify your eligibility against current ATO guidance or consult a registered tax agent before claiming.