Working From Home Deduction Calculator

Work out your fixed-rate home office claim and the tax it could save you.

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Weeks worked from home per year

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Deduction vs cash back in your pocket

Working from home deduction

$483.00

Total hours worked from home690
Fixed rate applied per hour$0.70
Estimated tax saved$154.56

The ATO requires a record of every hour you worked from home across the whole year — a four-week sample is no longer accepted. The fixed rate already covers energy, internet, phone and stationery, so those cannot be claimed separately on top of it.

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This calculator gives a general estimate only. It is not personal financial, credit or tax advice and does not take your objectives or circumstances into account.

What this calculator assumes

You are an Australian resident for tax purposes for the full financial year.
Rates and thresholds for the 2026-27 financial year, current as at July 2026.
Uses the ATO fixed rate method and assumes you keep records of all hours worked from home.
Depreciating assets such as a desk, chair or computer are claimed separately and are not included here.
Rates and thresholds current as at July 2026.

This calculator provides a general estimate only. It is not personal financial, credit or taxation advice and does not take your objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Counting Beans A.F. provides financial advice under AFSL 491754 (D&M Financial Services Pty Ltd) and credit assistance under Credit Representative number 528884. Please read our Financial Services Guide and Credit Guide, and speak with us before acting on any result.

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