Top 5 Work-from-Home Tax Questions – Answered by the ATO

With many Australians continuing to work from home, it's important to understand what you can and can’t claim at tax time.

The ATO has released answers to the following Top 5 work-from-home tax questions.

• What is the fixed rate for Tax Time 2025?

• Is there a minimum number of hours to qualify for a working from home (WFH) deduction?

• What types of records do taxpayers need to prove their ‘total hours worked from home’?

• What is a practical way to prove work use of my phone?

• Can an employee claim rent as part of the actual cost method if they work from home full time?

Read through the ATO’s responses to these popular queries here.

If you have any questions about your eligibility or what method to use, please do not hesitate to contact our office.