Australia Work From Home Deduction Calculator
Work out your work-from-home tax deduction with the ATO fixed rate of 70 cents an hour.
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How to do it
- 1Step 1: Open Australia Work From Home Deduction Calculator and add your input
Type your numbers or text, add your file, or pick the options you need. Nothing is uploaded: everything stays in your browser.
- 2Step 2: What Australia Work From Home Deduction Calculator does
Work out your work-from-home tax deduction with the ATO fixed rate of 70 cents an hour.
- 3Step 3: Read the result and compare
The result appears at once. Change one value to see how the answer moves, then keep the figure that fits your case.
- 4Step 4: Copy or save it
Copy the result or download it. For an important decision, confirm it with the official source or an adviser.
About this tool
Enter your average hours worked from home each week, the weeks you worked from home and your taxable income. The calculator applies the fixed rate method (70 cents per hour), compares it with your actual costs if you enter them, and shows the tax saved.
Fixed rate method
The ATO's fixed rate is 70 cents for each hour you work from home in 2024-25 and 2025-26. It covers electricity and gas, internet, mobile and home phone usage, and stationery and computer consumables. You must keep a record of every hour, such as a timesheet or roster, for the whole year.
Actual cost method
If your real costs are higher you can claim them instead, but you need receipts and a calculation of the work share of each cost. Enter the total of the actual costs to compare.
Tax saved
The saving is the deduction times your marginal rate (resident rates for 2025-26: 16% above $18,200, 30% above $45,000, 37% above $135,000, 45% above $190,000) plus the 2% Medicare levy. Equipment such as a desk or computer can be claimed separately.
Worked example
20 hours a week for 46 weeks is 920 hours, a deduction of $644 at 70 cents an hour. At a 30% marginal rate plus 2% Medicare levy it saves about $206 in tax.
Tips for best results
Check every box before you rely on a result, because one wrong digit changes the whole answer. Use the exact figures from your payslip, bill, certificate or contract, and keep a note of the date you calculated. Rates, thresholds and rules change from time to time, so for tax, fees and legal matters treat the output as an estimate and confirm with the official source named on this page. You can run as many scenarios as you like; nothing is saved or sent, and refreshing the page clears the boxes.
Quick facts
Frequently asked questions
Do I need records?
Yes. The ATO requires a record of all hours worked from home for the full year.
Can I claim extra equipment?
Yes, separately, for items such as a computer or desk used for work.
Does it include my rent or mortgage?
No. Occupancy costs are not covered by the fixed rate method.
Which year's rate is used?
70 cents an hour, the rate for 2024-25 and 2025-26.