The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its approach to how you claim expenses for working from home.

Your questions answered. Working from home

During lock down I have had to work from home. I’ve set up a full home office with paintings, plants, a desk, computer equipment, a water tower and a sculpture. I presume I can claim everything I have purchased for this office and claim part of my mortgage and running costs?

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Working from home and the new government 'shortcut' method

Last week the government announced special arrangements this year with regard to completing your individual tax return and taking account of the current working from home measures. This will make it easier for people to claim working from home deductions.