Work-related deductions, and what they are worth at tax time.
Working-from-home hours at 70c, business kilometres at 91c1, and your other claims — and the tax that comes back at your marginal rate.
- 1 Uses the same deduction engine as the PFO app, for FY 2026-27. Keep records; the ATO requires evidence. Estimate only, not tax advice.
Working from home: the fixed-rate method
The ATO's revised fixed-rate method lets you claim 70c for every hour worked from home, which covers energy, phone, internet, stationery and computer consumables. You need a record of your actual hours (a diary or roster). 760 hours works out to $532. The alternative actual-cost method can be worth more if your real expenses are high, but it needs itemised records.
Car: cents per kilometre
For work travel in your own car you can claim 91c per business kilometre with no logbook, up to 5,000 km a year, a maximum of $4,550. Over that, the logbook (actual-cost) method can claim more if your running costs are higher. Normal home-to-work commuting isn't claimable.
Common questions
How much is the working-from-home deduction?+
70c per hour under the fixed-rate method, so $532 for 760 hours. Keep a record of your hours.
Do I need receipts?+
Yes, you need to be able to substantiate what you claim: a record of your WFH hours, how you worked out your business kilometres, and receipts for other purchases.
Can I claim my commute?+
Generally no, travel between home and your regular workplace is private. Trips between jobs or work sites can be claimable.