TAXPL030 Working from home? How to boost your next tax return (527 words)

With the range of technology and software available today, it's become easier than ever to work from home. If you've been working from home, you've likely set up a dedicated work area, and you're using your own electricity and resources to power your workday. In this article, we take a look at the deductions available to you and how to boost your next tax return.

With the range of technology and software available today, it's become easier than ever to work from home. Employees can efficiently complete calls using teleconferencing software, many collaboration tools are now cloud-based, and work devices, including laptops and tablets, are light and portable.
If you've been working from home, you've likely also set up a dedicated work area, and you're using your own electricity and resources to power your workday. But which of these items can you claim in your next tax return to ensure you maximise your return?