Work From Home Tax Calculator
Estimate your work-from-home tax deduction in Australia using the ATO fixed-rate method. Enter the hours you work from home each week, and the calculator estimates your annual deduction. This reduces your taxable income, it is not a cash refund.
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This is a tax deduction, it reduces your taxable income, so the cash benefit is the deduction multiplied by your marginal tax rate. The fixed-rate method is simplest; the actual-cost method can be higher but needs detailed records.
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- Keep a diary of actual hours worked from home, the ATO requires it for the fixed-rate method.
- If your real running costs are high, the actual-cost method may give a bigger deduction, but it needs receipts and apportioning.
How we estimate this
Using the ATO fixed-rate method (around 70c per hour in recent years), a typical work-from-home deduction in Australia is $300 to $2,500 a year in 2026 depending on hours. At 20 hours a week most of the year, that is roughly $670.
Pricing reviewed: October 2026.
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Understanding work from home taxs in Australia
Using the ATO fixed-rate method (around 70c per hour in recent years), a typical work-from-home deduction in Australia is $300 to $2,500 a year in 2026 depending on hours. At 20 hours a week most of the year, that is roughly $670.
This is a deduction, not a refund, it reduces your taxable income, so the cash benefit is the deduction times your marginal tax rate. The rate covers energy, phone, internet and stationery, which you cannot then claim separately.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I claim for working from home in Australia?
Using the ATO fixed-rate method (around 70c per hour), typically $300 to $2,500 a year in 2026 depending on hours. At 20 hours a week most of the year, that is roughly $670.
Is the work from home deduction a cash refund?
No, it is a deduction that reduces your taxable income. The cash benefit is the deduction multiplied by your marginal tax rate, so a $670 deduction at 32.5% is about $218 off your tax.
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